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Senecio polyodon (Pink ragwort)
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1 hour care
per year
per year
0.4m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
1-2 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Senecio polyodon
Other names
Pink ragwort, Pink groundsel
Genus
Senecio Senecio
Species
S. polyodon - S. polyodon is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial with linear, glossy, dark green leaves and slender, erect, branching stems bearing bright purple-pink flowers in summer.
Senecio polyodon is: Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Flower
Purple-pink in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Rust Rust
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to avoid self-seeding.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Senecio polyodon (Pink ragwort) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.5m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Edging, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Plant in any well-drained soil in a sunny position. May survive winter outdoors in mild areas.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Senecio polyodon
Other names
Pink ragwort, Pink groundsel
Genus
Senecio Senecio
Species
S. polyodon - S. polyodon is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial with linear, glossy, dark green leaves and slender, erect, branching stems bearing bright purple-pink flowers in summer.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
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Colour
Flower
Purple-pink in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to avoid self-seeding.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Senecio polyodon (Pink ragwort) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.5m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Edging, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Plant in any well-drained soil in a sunny position. May survive winter outdoors in mild areas.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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