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Herbaceous Perennial

Synurus excelsus
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large deltoid synurus

S. excelsus is a deciduous, clump-forming perennial with triangular, shallowly-lobed leaves and stout stems to 1.8m tall bearingnodding flowerheads to 6cm across made up of deep reddish-purple florets in autumn

Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Green
Autumn Red Purple Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical 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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