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Herbaceous Perennial

Eutrochium maculatum (Atropurpureum Group) 'Red Dwarf'
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An upright, clump-forming herbaceous perennial, with maroon stems and lance-shaped mid to dark green leaves. Small clusters of pink to purple flowers are produced from midsummer until the autumn.

Synonyms
Eupatorium maculatum (Atropurpureum Group) 'Red Dwarf'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Pink Purple Green
Autumn Pink Purple Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

North–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy, Clump forming
Genus

A small genus of five flowering herbaceous perennial species native to North America. Erect, stout stems carry lance-shaped leaves and terminal large, fluffy clusters of many small, pink, sometimes white flowers

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in any moist soil in full sun or partial shade.

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or by seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Prairie planting
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Low Maintenance
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Wall side borders
Pruning

Cut back to the ground in late autumn

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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