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Eupatorium fistulosum f. albidum 'Bartered Bride'
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eupatorium 'Bartered Bride'

A large, clump-forming perennial to 2.5m with whorls of long, coarse, pointed leaves on stiff, upright stems. Produces large, domed clusters, to 30cmacross,of small, greyish-white flowers from mid-summer to early autumn

Synonyms
Eupatorium fistulosum f. albidum 'Bartered Bride'
Eupatorium purpureum 'Bartered Bride'
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer White Green
Autumn White Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
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 sun or part shade

Propagation

Propagate by softwood basal stem cuttings or by division in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Prairie planting
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Cut back at the end of the season

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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