Eupatorium maculatum (Atropurpureum Group) 'Riesenschirm'
eupatorium 'Riesenschirm'
A tall, clump-forming herbaceous perennial to 2.5m in height, with dark purple-black stems and dark green foliage. Large clusters of purple-pink flowers appear from summer to early autumn
Synonyms
Eupatorium purpureum subsp. maculatum 'Rise and Shine'Eupatorium purpureum subsp. maculatum 'Riesenschirm'
see moreEupatorium maculatum (Atropurpureum Group) 'Riesenschirm'
Eupatorium purpureum subsp. maculatum 'Riesinschirm'
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple | Purple Pink | Green | |
| Autumn | Purple | Purple Pink | Green | |
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Prairie planting
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back at the end of the season
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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