Ligularia 'Osiris Pure Fantaisie'
A clump forming, herbaceous perennial with large deeply-toothed, wavy-edged, dark green leaves and purple-red undersides. In summer to early autumn, large, yellow-orange, narrow-petalled flowers are borne atop branched dark-purple stems. Height around 60cm (24in).
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green Red | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Yellow Orange | Green Red | ||
Autumn | Yellow Orange | Green Red | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Harmful if eaten. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
- Genus
Ligularia are robust herbaceous perennials, with large, often attractively lobed leaves and yellow or orange, daisy-like flower-heads in terminal racemes or branching clusters
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, deep, reliably moist soil, in full sun with some midday shade. Shelter from strong winds.
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring, or after flowering.
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Sub-tropical
Pruning
No pruning required. Cut down withered stems in winter/early spring
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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