Overview
Francoa sonchifolia 'Cally Dwarf Purple' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Francoa, part of the Francoaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Francoa sonchifolia 'Cally Dwarf Purple' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, cut flowers, garden edging, flower borders and beds and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
About
Francoa sonchifolia, the wedding flower or bridalwreath, is a plant species in the family Francoaceae, that is endemic to Chile. An evergreen perennial with wavy edged basal leaves (sinuate), it produces erect unbranched racemes of pale pink flowers, veined or blotched with dark pink.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Francoa
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, North-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Francoa sonchifolia 'Cally Dwarf Purple' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Cut flowers, Garden edging, Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Francoa sonchifolia 'Cally Dwarf Purple'
- Propagation
- Seed sown at 15-24°C in spring, Division in spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Francoa sonchifolia 'Cally Dwarf Purple'?
Francoa sonchifolia 'Cally Dwarf Purple' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Francoa sonchifolia 'Cally Dwarf Purple' need?
Francoa sonchifolia 'Cally Dwarf Purple' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Francoa sonchifolia 'Cally Dwarf Purple' hardy in the UK?
Francoa sonchifolia 'Cally Dwarf Purple' 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 Francoa sonchifolia 'Cally Dwarf Purple'?
Seed sown at 15-24°C in spring, Division in spring.
More in the Francoa genus
- Francoa appendiculatabridal wreath
- Francoa ramosa
- Francoa ramosa 'Alba'
- Francoa sonchifoliawedding flower
- Francoa sonchifolia 'Lynda Windsor'