About
Galega × hartlandii 'His Majesty' is a cultivated hybrid of the Galega genus that produces erect racemes of pea‑like flowers. Flowering in the UK runs from June to August. As a herbaceous perennial type it favours sunny, damp situations such as meadows or slopes and shows the genus's range of flower shades from white through pink to blue and mauve.
About the genus
Galega, goat's rue, is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae, native to central and southern Europe, western Asia and tropical east Africa. They are tall, bushy, herbaceous perennials with erect racemes of pea-like flowers in shades of white, pink, blue or mauve. Their preferred habitats are sunny damp meadows or slopes.
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In the garden
Galega × hartlandii 'His Majesty' belongs to the small genus Galega, a group of leguminous perennials native to parts of Europe, western Asia and tropical east Africa. Members of the genus characteristically put up upright racemes of pea‑type flowers in a variety of pale to mid tones; this hybrid follows that pattern and flowers in the UK from June to August. Sit 'His Majesty' in a sunny spot where soil remains reliably damp rather than bone dry; the genus is typically found on meadows and slopes with some moisture. Give it a position with good air movement to reduce the risk of foliar problems and avoid waterlogged conditions. Established plants die back to herbaceous growth after the season and will reappear the following year. Use this cultivar where upright, seasonal flowering is wanted: naturalistic meadow schemes, damp borders and sloping sites are appropriate. Expect a clear seasonal signal from its erect racemes between June and August, which provide vertical form through the summer months.
More in the Galega genus
- Galega officinaliscommon goat's rue
- Galega officinalis 'Alba'Goat's-rue
- Galega officinalis 'Candida'Goat's-rue
- Galega officinalis 'Norfolk Gold'
- Galega orientalisoriental goat's rue
- Galega × hartlandiiGoat's Rue
- Galega × hartlandii 'Carnea'
- Galega × hartlandii 'Duchess of Bedford'Goat's Rue