About
Petite Bouquet' is a compact, clump-forming perennial to 50cm tall with basalrosettes of evergreen, lobed leaves. From midsummer into early autumn, erect stems bear racemes of whitish-pink to lilac-pink flowers, each petal marked with a dark central blotch or stripe.
About the genus
Francoa are evergreen perennials with lance-shaped, sinuately lobed basal leaves and 4-petalled flowers in racemes on erect stems
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrows best in mild climates in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade; protect from cold, drying winds and excessive winter moisture
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free