Inula magnifica 'Sonnenstrahl'
Giant inula 'Sonnenstrahl' , Giant fleabane 'Sonnenstrahl' , Showy elecampagne 'Sonnenstrahl' , Showy elecampane 'Sonnenstrahl', Inula afghanica 'Sonnenstrahl'
Inula Inula
'Sonnenstrahl' _ 'Sonnenstrahl' is a vigorous, erect, clump-forming, deciduous perennial with hairy stems bearing ovate to elliptic, dark green leaves, softly hairy beneath, and, in summer, corymbs of large, bright golden-yellow flower heads with linear petals.
Inula magnifica 'Sonnenstrahl' is: Deciduous
Clump-forming, Erect
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Golden-yellow in Summer
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
Generally pest-free.
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
Cut back after flowering. This will help prevent self-seeding.
Division, Seed
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Inula magnifica 'Sonnenstrahl' (Giant inula 'Sonnenstrahl' ) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Wildlife, Wildflower, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders
Plant in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Boggy damp conditions, Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Inula magnifica 'Sonnenstrahl'
Giant inula 'Sonnenstrahl' , Giant fleabane 'Sonnenstrahl' , Showy elecampagne 'Sonnenstrahl' , Showy elecampane 'Sonnenstrahl', Inula afghanica 'Sonnenstrahl'
Inula Inula
'Sonnenstrahl' _ 'Sonnenstrahl' is a vigorous, erect, clump-forming, deciduous perennial with hairy stems bearing ovate to elliptic, dark green leaves, softly hairy beneath, and, in summer, corymbs of large, bright golden-yellow flower heads with linear petals.
Deciduous
Clump-forming, Erect
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Golden-yellow in Summer
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
Generally pest-free.
Cut back after flowering. This will help prevent self-seeding.
Division, Seed
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Inula magnifica 'Sonnenstrahl' (Giant inula 'Sonnenstrahl' ) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Wildlife, Wildflower, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders
Plant in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Boggy damp conditions, Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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Soil drainage: | Boggy damp conditions, Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | North, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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