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Herbaceous Perennial

Francoa sonchifolia 'Pink Giant'

An evergreen perennial to 90cm tall with rosettes of wide, lance-shaped and lobed softly hairy leaves. Long-stalked spikes of bold pink flowers, each petal marked with darker blotches, are borne in summer

Synonyms
Francoa 'Pink Giant'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Pink Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Francoaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen or Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

Francoa are evergreen perennials with lance-shaped, sinuately lobed basal leaves and 4-petalled flowers in racemes on erect stems

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grows best in mild climates in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade; protect from cold, drying winds and excessive winter moisture. Ideal for a woodland garden.

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Cut flowers
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers to prolong flowering

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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