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Hardy Perennial
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Attractive umbrella-like foliage good for groundcover
Eye catching pink flowers
British native good for wildlife
Height Up to 1.5m (4.9ft)
Spread Up to 4m (13ft)
Hardy Perennial
water gardenwildlife gardens
sun or semi shade
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)
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.
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