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Herbaceous Perennial
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green | |||
Autumn | Red Purple | Green | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Synurus have a thick stem and can reach heights of 1.8m. They produce large, nodding flowers with purple florets up to 6cm wide.
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in a sunny position in a moist but well-drained soil
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildlife gardens
- Architectural
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back in late winter or early spring
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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