Peucedanum ostruthium 'Daphnis' (v)
masterwort 'Daphnis'
'Daphnis' is a clump-forming perennial to about 60 cm with large, variegated, aromatic leaves, each composed of three deeply lobed leaflets. Lacy umbels of white flowers are produced in early to mid-summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Cream Grey Silver Green Variegated | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | White | Cream Grey Silver Green Variegated | ||
Autumn | Cream Grey Silver Green Variegated | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Peucedanum are predominantly herbaceous perennials, shrubs or rarely trees, with compound pinnate leaves and umbels of white, yellow or occasionally pink flowers
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
- Banks and slopes
Pruning
No pruning needed
Pests
Generally trouble free
Diseases
Generally trouble free
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