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Bartlettina sordida

boneset

A bushy, rounded shrub to about 3m. Young shoots are covered with velvety red hairs which remain on the undersides of the broadly oval, deep green leaves. Rounded clusters of scented, fluffy, purple flowers appear mainly in winter

Synonyms
Hebeclinium atrorubens
Eupatorium sordidum
see moreEupatorium raffillii
Hebeclinium ianthinum
Eupatorium atrorubens
Eupatorium ianthinum

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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
1.5–2.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Red
Summer Green Red
Autumn Green Red
Winter Purple Green Red
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1B
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Name status

Correct

Plant range
Mexico, Guatemala

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow under glass in peat-free, loam-based compost with added grit and humus, in full light with good ventilation. Keep just moist in winter

Propagation

Propagate by seed, or softwood cuttings, in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
  • Sub-tropical
Pruning

Pruning group 8; may require restrictive pruning to keep within bounds under glass

Pests

Glasshouse whitefly and glasshouse red spider mite may be a problem

Diseases

Usually disease free

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