Petasites hybridus
A native perennial with large, heart-shaped leaves upto 1m in diameter, producing cylindrical clusters of pinkish flowers on sturdy stems in early spring before the foliage.
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- Aspect: East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
- Family: Asteraceae
- Flower Colour : Pink
- Flower Season: Spring
- Foliage: Deciduous
- Habit : Bushy, Mat-forming
- Hardiness : H5 (Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters) -15 to -10C
- Moisture: Moist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
- pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Season of Interest : Spring, Summer
- Soil: Clay, Loam
- Sunlight: Full Shade, Full Sun, Partial Shade
- Height & Width: 100cm x 100cm
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A native perennial with large, heart-shaped leaves upto 1m in diameter, producing cylindrical clusters of pinkish flowers on sturdy stems in early spring before the foliage.
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