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Beginner
skill rating |
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0.5m
max. spread |
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0.7m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Francoa sonchifolia
Other names: Bridal wreath
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Genus: Francoa
Species: F. sonchifolia - F. sonchifolia is a herbaceous perennial with evergreen rosettes of deeply lobed, green leaves and tall spikes of pink flowers with dark pink markings in summer.
Francoa sonchifolia is: Evergreen
Flower: Dark-pink, Striped, Pink in Summer
Foliage: Green in All seasons
Habit: Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Francoa sonchifolia (Bridal wreath) will reach a height of 0.7m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance
Cultivation: Plant in free-draining soil in full sun. Dislikes winter wet. Cut flowers last well in water.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) |
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Question from
p prakash
i have harvested what i think are franco sonchifolia seeds. Each seed pod had hundreds of seeds - smaller than poppy seeds. Is this correct?
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- Replies: 2
- Posted: Fri. 14th October 2011 21:59
- Last reply: Wed. 19th October 2011 12:02
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