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Beginner
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1m
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1.8m
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2-5 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Ligularia 'The Rocket'
Other names: Leopard plant 'The Rocket', Senecio 'The Rocket', Ligularia przewalskii 'The Rocket'
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Genus: Ligularia
Variety or cultivar: 'The Rocket' _ 'The Rocket' is an herbaceous perennial with large, toothed, heart-shaped, dark green leaves and tall dense racemes of yellow flowers on black stems in summer.
Ligularia 'The Rocket' is: Deciduous
Flower: Dark-yellow in Summer
Foliage: Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
Habit: Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Ligularia 'The Rocket' (Leopard plant 'The Rocket') will reach a height of 1.8m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Bog garden, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Waterside
Cultivation: Plant in deep, fertile, moisture-retentive soil in a sunny, sheltered position. Do not allow soil to dry out. Best if receives shelter from midday sun. Suitable for boggy conditions.
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Clay, Loamy |
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Boggy damp conditions, Moisture-retentive |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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South, West |
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Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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General post from
Thomas Adams
Hi, young enthusiastic gardener - 7 months in :)
Follow poor advice my L. Pzewalski is suffering quite a lot - no flowers, floppy leaves. Its sheltered and little sun. Was told this is good place but i have no yield! Can I or should I move it now (2 Aug.) into full sun? Help!
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- Posted: Tue. 2nd August 2011 10:07
- Last reply: Wed. 3rd August 2011 20:19
Question from
Valerie Johnston
Would my plant cope with being lifted now and replanted into a different part of my garden? I want to plant two small apple trees in the area where the plants are presently planted.
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- Posted: Wed. 8th September 2010 16:54
- Last reply: Wed. 8th September 2010 21:37
Question from
Paul Graham
This is my first season in gardening so please excuse the basic question.
Should the stems be cut back after flowering? The strong winds have left me with a stem only!
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- Posted: Wed. 15th July 2009 20:35
- Last reply: Thu. 16th July 2009 21:30
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