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Herbaceous Perennial

Francoa sonchifolia Rogerson's form

wedding flower Rogerson's form

An evergreen perennial to 60cm high, with a basal rosette of broadly lance-shaped, lobed, softly hairy green leaves. Spikes of pale purple flowers, with petals streaked with darker purple, are borne in summer

Synonyms
Francoa 'Purple Spike'
Francoa ramosa purple
see moreFrancoa sonchifolia purple
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Purple Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Francoaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Columnar upright
Genus

Francoa are evergreen perennials with lance-shaped, sinuately lobed basal leaves and 4-petalled flowers in racemes on erect stems

Name status

Correct

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Protect from winter wet. May need protection in colder winters

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Cut flowers
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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