Overview
Berkheya purpurea 'Zulu Warrior' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Berkheya, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Berkheya purpurea 'Zulu Warrior' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, flower borders and beds and wall side borders.
About
Berkheya purpurea 'Zulu Warrior' (purple burkheya 'Zulu Warrior') is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the Berkheya genus, known for its spiny, pinnately divided foliage and daisy-like flower heads in summer. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun with a south- or west-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, well-drained soil including chalk, loam, or sand with a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for cottage and informal gardens, gravel gardens, flower borders, and wall-side borders, offering seasonal interest in spring and summer.
About the genus
Berkheya is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. It is distributed in tropical Africa, especially in southern regions. Of about 75 species, 71 can be found in South Africa.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Berkheya
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Berkheya purpurea 'Zulu Warrior' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Flower borders and beds, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Berkheya purpurea 'Zulu Warrior'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Berkheya purpurea 'Zulu Warrior'?
Berkheya purpurea 'Zulu Warrior' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Berkheya purpurea 'Zulu Warrior' need?
Berkheya purpurea 'Zulu Warrior' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Berkheya purpurea 'Zulu Warrior' hardy in the UK?
Berkheya purpurea 'Zulu Warrior' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Berkheya purpurea 'Zulu Warrior'?
Seed, Division.
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