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Annual Biennial
Fumaria occidentalis
western fumitory
An annual with a scrambling or climbing habit, reaching up to 50cm in height. It has finely divided, greyish-green leaves giving a feathery appearance and produces tubular flowers approximately 12-14mm in length, that are initially whitish with dark pink tips, turning pink as they age from March to June
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink White | Green Grey Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Papaveraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- Yes
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Trailing
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- SW England
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in light, well-drained soil in a sunny location
Propagation
Propagate by seed. Self-seeds freely
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildlife gardens
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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