Overview
Heracleum sphondylium 'Pink Cloud' is a bushy annual biennial in the genus Heracleum, part of the Apiaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Heracleum sphondylium 'Pink Cloud' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include wildlife gardens and wildflower meadow.
About
Heracleum sphondylium 'Pink Cloud' is a bushy, semi-evergreen cultivar of the Heracleum genus, which includes biennial or perennial herbs such as giant hogweed and cow parsley. This plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Suitable for exposed sites and all garden aspects, it is hardy in the UK (H7) and is ideal for wildlife gardens and wildflower meadows. 'Pink Cloud' is best appreciated during spring and summer, and can be propagated by seed or division.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Heracleum
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Heracleum sphondylium 'Pink Cloud' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial, Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Wildlife gardens, Wildflower meadow
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Heracleum sphondylium 'Pink Cloud'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Heracleum sphondylium 'Pink Cloud'?
Heracleum sphondylium 'Pink Cloud' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Heracleum sphondylium 'Pink Cloud' need?
Heracleum sphondylium 'Pink Cloud' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Heracleum sphondylium 'Pink Cloud' hardy in the UK?
Heracleum sphondylium 'Pink Cloud' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Heracleum sphondylium 'Pink Cloud'?
Seed, Division.
More in the Heracleum genus
- Heracleum lehmannianumLehmann's hogweed
- Heracleum mantegazzianumgiant hogweed
- Heracleum maximumAmerican cow parsnip
- Heracleum nepalense
- Heracleum panacesHercules' woundwort
- Heracleum sphondylium var. angustifolium
- Heracleum steveniiSteven's hogweed
- Heracleum villosumgiant cow parsnip
