Overview
Ligularia sibirica var. racemosa is a clump forming, columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Ligularia, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Ligularia sibirica var. racemosa grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include sub-tropical and architectural.
About
Ligularia sibirica var. racemosa is a cultivar of the Ligularia genus, which comprises sturdy herbaceous perennials with sizable, often lobed foliage. This clump-forming plant has a columnar upright habit and deciduous leaves. It produces yellow or orange daisy-like flower heads arranged in terminal racemes or branching clusters, adding interest in spring and summer. Suited to full sun or partial shade on south- or west-facing, sheltered sites, it thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soils including clay, loam, or chalk with a range of pH levels. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and can be propagated by division in spring after flowering.
About the genus
Ligularia is a genus of Old World herbaceous perennial plants in the groundsel tribe within the sunflower family. They have yellow or orange composite flower heads with brown or yellow central disc florets, and are native to damp habitats mostly in central and eastern Asia, with a few species from Europe. There are about 120 to 140 species in the genus, and over half are endemic to China.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Ligularia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Poorly-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Ligularia sibirica var. racemosa size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Sub-tropical, Architectural
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Ligularia sibirica var. racemosa
- Propagation
- Division in spring, after flowering
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Ligularia sibirica var. racemosa?
Ligularia sibirica var. racemosa prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Ligularia sibirica var. racemosa need?
Ligularia sibirica var. racemosa is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including clay, loam and chalk. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays poorly-drained.
Is Ligularia sibirica var. racemosa hardy in the UK?
Ligularia sibirica var. racemosa has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Ligularia sibirica var. racemosa?
Division in spring, after flowering.
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