Solidago Sweety ('Barseven'PBR)

RHS Plant Profile
goldenrod [Sweety]
goldenrod [Sweety] SIMONA

Synonyms

Solidago 'Barseven'PBR

Plants for pollinators
Herbaceous Perennial

A woody-based perennial to 45cm tall, forming a compact clump of upright stems with slender, toothed leaves. In late summer it produces conical clusters of tiny, yellow flowers; these are good for attracting pollinating insects and also make good cut flowers

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.5-1 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H7

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
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
Trade

How to Grow

Cultivation

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

Propagation

Propagate by division in early spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Cut flowers
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Remove flowered stems to prevent self-seeding

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to Powdery mildews