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Ligularia 'Britt Marie Crawford'®

Flowering Plant
£22.50
SPP00944
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Quick overview

Ligularia dentata 'Britt Marie Crawford' or Leopard Plants are robust hardy perennials plants for part shade areas. The lovely golden-yellow daisies, 5-7cm across, are the perfect contrast to the deep glossy purple foliage, with leaves up to 30cm across, and appear in flat-topped clusters in late summer and early autumn. A striking plant, good for biodiversity, that provides a valuable source of nectar and pollen for bees and butterflies. They are low maintenance and grow well in poorly drained borders, water margins, bogs gardens and in part shade areas. Growing up to 1m in height, a fabulous eye catching plant.

Enjoy growing these special plants from June:

  • Ligularia dentata 'Britt Marie Crawford'® (AGM)

x3 top grade bare root plants supplied.

(RHS Award of Garden Merit)

Ligularia is a genus of old world herbaceous perennials in the sunflower family. It's a great plant for damp, water margins, bog gardens in part shade areas in the garden. 

What's in the collection?

Origin/native: China and Japan

Ligularia dentata 'Britt Marie Crawford'® (AGM)

A strong and striking herbaceous perennial with large, rounded, deep purple-bronze leaves up to 30cm across and bright beetroot-ruby red underneath. The lovely golden-yellow daisies, 5-7cm across, are the perfect contrast to the deep glossy foliage and appear in flat-topped clusters in late summer and early autumn. Deciduous, hardy perennial to -20. Add mulch to maintain moisture over winter. Low maintenance and easy to grow. Height - 1m. Spread 60cm.

Also known as Leopard Plant.

  • Supplied as top grade bare root - hardy perennials.
  • Flowering time: Late Summer / Autumn.
  • Preferred conditions: Sun and part shade.
  • Good nectar source for bees and butterflies in autumn.

Delivery from June.

(RHS Award of Garden Merit)

Plant Details

Flowering Time:
August to OctoberJune to November
Genus / Species:
Ligularia
Cultivar / Variety:
'Britt Marie Crawford'®
Common Name:
Leopard Plant
Height / Spread:
60cm / 50cm
Type:
Bare Root / Hardy Perennial
Bulb Size:
Top size
Pollinator Friendly:
Yes
Cut Flower:
Excellent cut flower

Preferred Conditions

Planting Depth:
5-10cm, roots pointing downwards, "eyes" or growing points slightly below surface
Soil Type:
Soil should retain moisture and be kept moist, especially when the plants are placed in a sunny area.
Where to Plant:
Pots/containers/borders/flower gardens
Position:
Part shadeShade / Part shade
Watering:
Watering regularly in containers, daily in hot conditions.
Care Tips:
Perennial plants will come back each year so decide to plant them in final growing positions or if you grow them as container displays they can be planted out after flowering.

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