Overview
Bupleurum rotundifolium 'Griffithii' is a columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Bupleurum, part of the Apiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Bupleurum rotundifolium 'Griffithii' 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 the genus
Bupleurum includes a range of growth forms, such as annuals, perennials, and evergreen shrubs. The foliage consists of simple leaves, while the small yellow or green flowers are grouped together, typically accompanied by petal-like bracts that can be green to yellow in color.
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 rotundifolium 'Griffithii' 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 rotundifolium 'Griffithii'
- Cultivation
- Fertile well-drained soil
- 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
How do I grow Bupleurum rotundifolium 'Griffithii'?
Fertile well-drained soil.
Where is the best place to plant Bupleurum rotundifolium 'Griffithii'?
Bupleurum rotundifolium 'Griffithii' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Bupleurum rotundifolium 'Griffithii' need?
Bupleurum rotundifolium 'Griffithii' 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 rotundifolium 'Griffithii' hardy in the UK?
Bupleurum rotundifolium 'Griffithii' has a UK hardiness rating of H4.
How do I propagate Bupleurum rotundifolium 'Griffithii'?
Seed sown fresh in autumn, Root semi-ripe cuttings in summer.