Overview
Bupleurum benoistii is a columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Bupleurum, part of the Apiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Bupleurum benoistii 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, wildflower meadow, gravel garden, flower borders and beds, banks and slopes and cut flowers.
About
Bupleurum benoistii is a columnar upright cultivar of the Bupleurum genus, which includes annuals, perennials, and evergreen shrubs known for their simple leaves and small yellow or green flowers with petal-like bracts. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun and is suited to south- or west-facing aspects, tolerating both exposed and sheltered conditions. It prefers fertile, well-drained soils such as chalk, loam, or sand, across a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is ideal for cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, gravel gardens, and flower borders, offering seasonal interest in spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Bupleurum
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Bupleurum benoistii size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow, Gravel garden, Flower borders and beds, Banks and slopes, Cut flowers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Bupleurum benoistii
- Propagation
- Seed sown fresh in autumn, Root semi-ripe cuttings in summer
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Bupleurum benoistii?
Bupleurum benoistii prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Bupleurum benoistii need?
Bupleurum benoistii 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 Bupleurum benoistii hardy in the UK?
Bupleurum benoistii 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 Bupleurum benoistii?
Seed sown fresh in autumn, Root semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
