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
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Pink | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical 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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