FRANCOA sonchifolia
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FRANCOA sonchifolia
Commonly known as Bridal wreath
Two-tone pink flowers on long spikes in summer. Good for cutting
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Cultivated for use in floral arrangements -
Pests & Diseases
None -
Place of origin
Chile -
Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
RacemesCompact racemes of flowers 2cm (¾in) across
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Spikes
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Border
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Fully hardy
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Height
60-90cm (24-36in) -
Spread
45cm (18in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Rosette-forming perennial with broadly lance-shaped, variably and deeply lobed basal leaves.
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich. Protect from winter wet
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Mature Size60-90cm (24-36in)
45cm (18in)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
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