Overview
Francoa sonchifolia 'Lynda Windsor' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Francoa, part of the Francoaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Francoa sonchifolia 'Lynda Windsor' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden and patio and container plants.
About
Francoa sonchifolia 'Lynda Windsor' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial within the Francoa genus, known for its evergreen, lanceolate, and intricately lobed basal foliage. This cultivar produces racemes of four-petaled flowers on upright stems, adding interest during spring and summer. It thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring fertile, moist but well-drained soils across a range of types and pH levels. Suitable for cottage and informal gardens as well as patios and containers, it is hardy in the UK to H4 and can be propagated by seed or division in spring.
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
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Francoa sonchifolia 'Lynda Windsor' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Francoa sonchifolia 'Lynda Windsor'
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed or by 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 'Lynda Windsor'?
Francoa sonchifolia 'Lynda Windsor' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Francoa sonchifolia 'Lynda Windsor' need?
Francoa sonchifolia 'Lynda Windsor' 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 'Lynda Windsor' hardy in the UK?
Francoa sonchifolia 'Lynda Windsor' 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 'Lynda Windsor'?
Propagate by seed or by division in spring.
More in the Francoa genus
- Francoa appendiculatabridal wreath
- Francoa ramosa
- Francoa ramosa 'Alba'
- Francoa sonchifoliawedding flower
- Francoa sonchifolia 'Cally Dwarf Purple'