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Petasites hybridus (Marginal Aquatic)Butterbur, Bog Rhubarb

Hardy Perennial

What is Hardy Perennial?
A plant that lives for more than two years.
Capable of withstanding outdoor winter temperatures down to -15C.

FROM £12.99

Attractive umbrella-like foliage good for groundcover

Eye catching pink flowers

British native good for wildlife

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Height Up to 1.5m (4.9ft)
Spread Up to 4m (13ft)

Hardy Perennial

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sun or semi shade

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Description

The densely packed flowers of this British native provide a banquet for bumble bees early in the year before when few other flowers are available.  

From March to May, before the leaves unfurl, Petasites hybridus produces clusters of pale pink, tassel-like flowers on sturdy, upright stems. The flowers are followed by large, umbrella-like, heart-shaped leaves that can span up to 1 meter in diameter and were once used to wrap pats of butter, earning it the common name of ‘butterbur’. These impressive leaves provide substantial ground cover and a hiding place for insects and small animals.  

A native of riversides, damp ditches and meadows, Petasites hybridus thrives in reliably damp soils and bog gardens. Spreading via underground rhizomes, Butterbur can form dense colonies, making it an effective ground cover in damp areas where its spread can be controlled. A striking choice for damp areas in the larger garden, offering bold, jungle-like foliage plus significant benefits for wildlife. Ultimate height: 1-1.5m (3.2 to 4.9ft). Ultimate spread: 2.5m to 4m (8.2 to 13ft).  

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1 x 9cm Peat-Free Potted Plant (KH4700)

3 x 9cm Peat-Free Potted Plants (KH4702)

2 x 9cm Peat-Free Potted Plants (KH4701)

How to Grow

Grow in reliably moist, boggy soils in sun or partial shade. Cut back any excess growth as and when necessary during the growing season.

In autumn, cut back old faded stems to ground level.

Overcrowded clumps can be divided in late summer after flowering.

For more information and guidance check out our Gardening Guides.

Delivery

Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.

Orders for packets of seed incur a delivery charge of £2.99.

Orders which include any other products will incur a delivery charge of £6.99.

Where an order includes both packets of seeds and other products, a maximum delivery charge of £7.99 will apply - regardless of the number of items ordered.

Large Non-standard items may incur a higher, lorry delivery charge. Charges will be calculated at checkout, but an example of the lorry charges are listed below.

  • Red - £9.99.
  • Purple - £2.99.

For more information please visit our delivery charges information page by clicking here.

For more information on how we send your plants please visit our Helpful Guide on plant sizes.

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