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Inula magnifica 'Sonnenstrahl' (Giant inula 'Sonnenstrahl' )
1 hour care
per year
per year
2m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Inula magnifica 'Sonnenstrahl'
Other names
Giant inula 'Sonnenstrahl' , Giant fleabane 'Sonnenstrahl' , Showy elecampagne 'Sonnenstrahl' , Showy elecampane 'Sonnenstrahl', Inula afghanica 'Sonnenstrahl'
Genus
Inula Inula
Variety or Cultivar
'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
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Golden-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering. This will help prevent self-seeding.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Inula magnifica 'Sonnenstrahl' (Giant inula 'Sonnenstrahl' ) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wildlife, Wildflower, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Plant in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Boggy damp conditions, Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Inula magnifica 'Sonnenstrahl'
Other names
Giant inula 'Sonnenstrahl' , Giant fleabane 'Sonnenstrahl' , Showy elecampagne 'Sonnenstrahl' , Showy elecampane 'Sonnenstrahl', Inula afghanica 'Sonnenstrahl'
Genus
Inula Inula
Variety or Cultivar
'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.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Golden-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering. This will help prevent self-seeding.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Inula magnifica 'Sonnenstrahl' (Giant inula 'Sonnenstrahl' ) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wildlife, Wildflower, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Plant in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Boggy damp conditions, Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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Inula magnifica 'Sonnenstrahl' (Giant inula 'Sonnenstrahl')
Inula magnifica 'Sonnenstrahl' (Giant inula 'Sonnenstrahl' )
Inula magnifica 'Sonnenstrahl' (Giant inula 'Sonnenstrahl' )
Inula magnifica 'Sonnenstrahl' (Giant inula 'Sonnenstrahl')
Inula magnifica 'Sonnenstrahl' (Giant inula 'Sonnenstrahl' )
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