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
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
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
H5Botanical 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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