Eupatorium Maculata Riesenschirm

Eupatorium Riesenschirm

£14.99

SKU: eupatorium-maculata-riesenschirm Category:
Common Name: Joe-Pye-Weed
Size: 2-3 litre
Hardiness: H7
Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees ˚C) are shown in brackets

  • H1a: under glass all year (>15˚C)
  • H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15 ˚C)
  • H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10 ˚C)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5 ˚C)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1 ˚C)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5 ˚C)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10 ˚C)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15 ˚C)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20 ˚C)
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This plant has won a RHS award

2-3 Litre pot

  • RHS Award of Garden Merit
  • Position: Full sun, partial shade
  • Soil: Moist, well drained
  • Growth Rate: Average
  • Flowering Period:July-September
  • Hardiness: H7
  • Eventual Height: 2m
  • Eventual Spread: 2me.

Eupatorium Riesenschirm, also known as ‘Joe-Pye-Weed’ and holder of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, is a stunning perennial native to Central America. With its tall spikes of vibrant purple flowers, it adds a pop of colour to any garden and is a popular choice for butterfly and bird gardens.

The plant’s scientific name, Eupatorium, comes from King Mithridates Eupator of Pontus, who is said to have used plants in this genus for medicinal purposes. Riesenschirm, the species name, means “giant umbrella” in German, a reference to the plant’s distinctive umbrella-like shape.

Whether you’re looking to add some colour to your garden, attract wildlife, or just have a low-maintenance plant, this is a great choice. With its unique shape and beautiful flowers, it’s sure to be a standout in any garden.

How to care for your Eupatorium Riesenschirm

  1. Plant in moist, well-drained soil in partial to full sun.
  2. Water regularly during the growing season.
  3. Fertilise with a balanced fertiliser in Spring and Summer.
  4. Cut back hard in late fall to maintain a neat appearance.

Additional information

Brand

Lets Go Planting

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