About
Strong, upright perennial about 1.5m tall, forming a large dense clump of reddish stems. Masses of long-lasting, double pink flowers in dense panicles are held above palmately-lobed, red-tinted, mid to dark green leaves from summer to early autumn.
About the genus
Eupatorium can be annuals, herbaceous perennials, subshrubs or evergreen shrubs, with small tubular flowers borne in terminal panicles or corymbs
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, North-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Wildflower meadow
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any moist soil in full sun or partial shade
PruningCut back spent flowers at the end of the flowering season
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and aphids
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free