Overview
Heracleum sphondylium var. angustifolium is a bushy annual biennial in the genus Heracleum, part of the Apiaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Heracleum sphondylium var. angustifolium 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 var. angustifolium is a bushy herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Heracleum genus, which includes biennial and perennial herbs such as giant hogweed and cow parsley. This semi-evergreen plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is suitable for exposed positions and can be propagated by seed or division. It is particularly valued for wildlife gardens and wildflower meadows, with its season of interest spanning spring and summer.
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 var. angustifolium 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 var. angustifolium
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to aphids
- Disease resistance
- Susceptible to powdery mildew
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Heracleum sphondylium var. angustifolium?
Heracleum sphondylium var. angustifolium prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Heracleum sphondylium var. angustifolium need?
Heracleum sphondylium var. angustifolium grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Heracleum sphondylium var. angustifolium hardy in the UK?
Heracleum sphondylium var. angustifolium 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 var. angustifolium?
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 'Pink Cloud'
- Heracleum steveniiSteven's hogweed
- Heracleum villosumgiant cow parsnip
