A slowly spreading perennial with bold long stalked rounded, veined dark green leaves, turning red in autumn. Clusters of white to bright pink flowers appear before the leaves in spring. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers March to April. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Darmera peltata
A slowly spreading perennial with bold long stalked rounded, veined dark green leaves, turning red in autumn. Clusters of white to bright pink flowers appear before the leaves in spring.
Additional information
| Generic | Darmera |
|---|---|
| Species | peltata |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | Heavy |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 2m |
| Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | March, April |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | |
| Border | Woodland, Bog garden |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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