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Herbaceous Perennial

Solidago 'Gardone'
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goldenrod 'Gardone'

A bushy herbaceous perennial to 1.2m high, with upright, leafy stems and narrow mid-green leaves. Produces large, branching conical-shaped clusters of small bright yellow flowers in late summer

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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Yellow Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy, Columnar upright
Genus

Solidago are woody-based perennials, some invasive, with erect stems bearing narrow leaves and terminal panicles or racemes of small yellow flowers in summer and autumn

Name status

Unresolved

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in poor to moderately fertile, preferably sandy, well drained soil in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by division of established clumps in autumn and spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Cut flowers
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Cut back after flowering to prevent self-seeding

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews

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