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Berkheya purpurea 'Zulu Warrior' (Purple berkheya 'Zulu Warrior')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Berkheya purpurea 'Zulu Warrior'
Other names
Purple berkheya 'Zulu Warrior'
Genus
Berkheya Berkheya
Variety or Cultivar
'Zulu Warrior' _ 'Zulu Warrior' is a rosette-forming, deciduous perennial with oblong to lance-shaped, spiny, grey-green leaves, white-downy beneath, and sturdy, leafy stems bearing pale lilac flowers in summer.
Berkheya purpurea 'Zulu Warrior' is: Deciduous
Habit
Erect flower stem, Rosette
Flower
Lilac in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Berkheya purpurea 'Zulu Warrior' (Purple berkheya 'Zulu Warrior') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Protect from wet winter conditions. May be slow to re-establish after dividing.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Berkheya purpurea 'Zulu Warrior'
Other names
Purple berkheya 'Zulu Warrior'
Genus
Berkheya Berkheya
Variety or Cultivar
'Zulu Warrior' _ 'Zulu Warrior' is a rosette-forming, deciduous perennial with oblong to lance-shaped, spiny, grey-green leaves, white-downy beneath, and sturdy, leafy stems bearing pale lilac flowers in summer.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Erect flower stem, Rosette
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Colour
Flower
Lilac in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Berkheya purpurea 'Zulu Warrior' (Purple berkheya 'Zulu Warrior') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Protect from wet winter conditions. May be slow to re-establish after dividing.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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