Senecio polyodon
pink ragwort
A clump-forming perennial, to 40cm tall, with a basal rosette of leaves and branching, hairy stems bearing narrow, toothed, glossy leaves. From late spring to early autumn, purple-pink, daisy-like flowers are borne on the erect stems
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | Pink Purple | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Senecio can be annuals, biennials, perennials, climbers or shrubs, some succulent, with simple or pinnately divided leaves and daisy-like flowers, occasionally without ray-florets
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Zimbabwe to South Africa
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in full sun and a well-drained soil
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown with heat in spring, or by division in spring as growth begins
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildflower meadow
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Cut down stems after flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to a rust and honey fungus
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