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Herbaceous Perennial

Haloragis erecta 'Wellington Bronze'

raspwort 'Wellington Bronze'

An upright semi-evergreen perennial to 60cm tall, with glossy, bronze, coarsely toothed leaves on reddish stems, and inconspicuous reddish flowers in early autumn

Synonyms
Haloragis 'Wellington Bronze'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Bronze
Summer Bronze
Autumn Red Bronze
Winter Bronze
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Haloragaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Haloragis are herbaceous or semi-evergreen perennials, often becoming woody at the base, with simple, toothed leaves and insignificant flowers in the leaf axils

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in any moist but well drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in containers in 20-22C (68-71F) or from softwood suttings in spring and early summer; divide established plants in late autumn or early spring

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

Cut back old stems as they die down for the winter

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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