About
A large, bushy, herbaceous perennial to 2.5m with hairy stems and large, sycamore-like leaves. The saucer-shaped flowers are white or pale pink, 5cm across, and appear from mid-summer to early autumn.
About the genus
Kitaibela are tall, bushy perennials with large, long-stalked, lobed leaves and saucer-shaped white or pale pink flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull shade, Full sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
Native toBalkans
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained soil in sun or shade
PruningCut down to ground in late autumn
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free