Ligularia 'Little Rocket'PBR

Herbaceous Perennial

A clump-forming, compact, herbaceous perennial with large, heart-shaped, mid-green, deeply lobed leaves. In mid to late summer, upright, densely-clustered, spires of bright yellow, starry flowers are borne on black-purple stems. These open sequentially from the lowest upwards. Height around 1m (3.2ft).

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

0.5-1 metres

Size

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

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam
Moisture
Poorly–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4

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
Ligularia are robust herbaceous perennials, with large, often attractively lobed leaves and yellow or orange, daisy-like flower-heads in terminal racemes or branching clusters
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, deep, reliably moist soil, in full sun with some midday shade. Shelter from strong winds.

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring, or after flowering.

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Sub-tropical

Pruning

No pruning required. Cut down withered stems in winter/early spring

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free