 in the Francoaceae that forms a basal clump of rounded, deeply lobed, fuzzy leaves with winged leafstalks and produces compact racemes of small, cup-shaped flowers. The flowers are pink with red markings and appear in the UK from June to August. Plants can reach about one metre in height and present a low mound of foliage beneath the flowering stems.

Francoa ramosa belongs to the genus Francoa in the family Francoaceae and originates from South American flora; it typically produces a basal rosette of textured, deeply lobed leaves and sends up short, compact racemes of cup-shaped flowers. In cultivation it reaches roughly one metre high, making the flowering stems clearly visible above the foliage when in bloom. Flowering in the UK occurs from June to August. Allow adequate space for the basal clump so the leaves are not obscured by taller neighbours; the plant's form suits a front to mid-border position where the summer racemes are on display. Give the clump room to breathe to keep the fuzzy leaf surface drier and reduce the risk of foliar problems. When the clump becomes congested it responds well to division, which is best performed outside active flowering to re-establish vigour. Use individual specimens where the small, marked flowers can be appreciated or group several for greater seasonal presence in a mixed herbaceous border or naturalistic planting. After the main flush of blooms, tidy away spent flower stems to neaten the display and free space for surrounding plants.

Francoa ramosa is an herbaceous perennial in the Francoaceae that forms a basal clump of rounded, deeply lobed, fuzzy leaves with winged leafstalks and produces compact racemes of small, cup-shaped flowers. The flowers are pink with red markings and appear in the UK from June to August. Plants can reach about one metre in height and present a low mound of foliage beneath the flowering stems.

Francoa ramosa is a Francoaceae perennial with basal lobed leaves and compact racemes of pink, red-marked flowers from June to August.

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