Overview
Bupleurum falcatum is a plant with a columnar upright habit in the genus Bupleurum, part of the Apiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Bupleurum falcatum 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 falcatum, the sickle-leaved hare's-ear, sickle hare's ear or sickle-leaf hare's ear, is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae.
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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 falcatum size, habit and characteristics
- 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 falcatum
- Propagation
- Seed sown fresh in autumn, Seed sown in spring, 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 falcatum?
Bupleurum falcatum prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Bupleurum falcatum need?
Bupleurum falcatum 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 falcatum hardy in the UK?
Bupleurum falcatum 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 falcatum?
Seed sown fresh in autumn, Seed sown in spring, Semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
