Chenopodium bonus-henricus (Good King Henry)
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0.5m max. spread |
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3m max. height |
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1-2 years to maturity |
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3 hours care per year |
Botanical name: Chenopodium bonus-henricus
Other names: Poor-man's asparagus, Perennial Lincolnshire spinach, Markery, Goosefoot, Good King Henry
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Genus: Chenopodium
Species: C. bonus-henricus - C. bonus-henricus is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with broad, triangular or diamond-shaped green leaves that are flushed red. In late summer it bears long spikes of insignificant, green-red flowers if it has been hot enough.
Chenopodium bonus-henricus is: Deciduous
Flower: Flushed red, Insignificant or absent, Green in Summer
Foliage: Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
Habit: Clump-forming, Irregular
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Pests: Seems to be trouble free.
Diseases: Seems to trouble free.
General care
Pruning: Pick leaves as required.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation: Sow seed in cold frame in autumn.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Seed. REGISTER to read more...
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Chenopodium bonus-henricus (Good King Henry) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 0.5m after 1-2 years.
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Suggested uses: Add to salads, Beds and borders, Flavouring food and drinks
Cultivation: Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Clay, Loamy, Sandy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, West | |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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