LIGULARIA 'The Rocket'
Large
Part shade
Sun
Yellow
Moisture retentive soil
Summer
RHS Award of Garden Merit
100% Peat Free
Description
Height x Spread: 180cm x 120cm
Ligularia is commonly known as the Leopard Plant. This variety has large heart-shaped leaves with toothed margins, forming a clump beneath the tall yellow flower spikes.
'The Rocket' flowers during the summer months. A great plant for moisture retentive soils. Plant alongside water courses, beside ponds or in bog gardens - it will thrive in full sun or partial shade. Divide during the spring.
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