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Francoa sonchifolia (Bridal wreath)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.7m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Francoa sonchifolia
Other names
Bridal wreath, Wedding flower, Wedding plant
Genus
Francoa 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
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Flower
Striped, Pink, Dark-pink in Summer
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease free
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Francoa sonchifolia (Bridal wreath) will reach a height of 0.7m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Protect from winter wet.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Francoa sonchifolia
Other names
Bridal wreath, Wedding flower, Wedding plant
Genus
Francoa 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.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
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Colour
Flower
Striped, Pink, Dark-pink in Summer
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease free
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Francoa sonchifolia (Bridal wreath) will reach a height of 0.7m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Protect from winter wet.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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Francoa sonchifolia (Bridal wreath)
Francoa sonchifolia (Bridal wreath)
Francoa sonchifolia (Bridal wreath)
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