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Herbaceous Perennial
Spigelia marilandica 'Wisley Jester'
Indian pink 'Wisley Jester'
A clump-forming, deciduous perennial to 50cm tall, with narrowly oval leaves and tubular crimson flowers in terminal clusters in early summer, the spreading lobes a contrasting pale yellow
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Loganiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump forming
- Genus
Spigelia can be annuals, perennials or sub-shrubs, with undivided, paired leaves and clusters of tubular flowers with short, spreading lobes
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile soil in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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