Succisella inflexa
southern succisella
A deciduous perennial, forming a spreading clump of narrow, oblong to lance-shaped leaves. Upright, branching stems to 80cm tall in summer and early autumn produce globular, pale blue to pale purple, pincushion-like flowerheads
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | Blue Purple | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
A genus of around 5 species of flowering deciduous perennials; all are native to Europe and three are endemic to the Iberian Peninsula. Foliage is spoon-shaped and sphere-shaped bluish pink to white flowers appear on upright branching stems in the summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- C & SE Europe to Caucasus
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a moisture-retentive, acid to neutral soil in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildflower meadow
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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