Overview
Senecio from Colombia is a columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Senecio, part of the Asteraceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Senecio from Colombia grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, flower borders and beds and wall side borders. It is native to Gruziya, Luxembourg, Belarus, Syria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Morocco, Algeria and Latvia.
About
Senecio from Colombia is an herbaceous perennial in the Asteraceae with a columnar upright habit and semi-evergreen foliage. It suits full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral reaction. Flowering occurs from June to September. The plant is rated H4 for UK hardiness and performs best in a sheltered, south-, east- or west-facing position.
About the genus
Senecio is a genus of flowering plants in the daisy family (Asteraceae) that includes groundsels and some ragworts. Variously circumscribed taxonomically, the genus Senecio is one of the largest genera of flowering plants. Plants of the World Online currently accepts 1482 species.
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In the garden
Senecio from Colombia is an herbaceous perennial belonging to the daisy family, recorded from a range of countries including Gruziya, Luxembourg, Belarus, Syria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Morocco, Algeria and Latvia. It carries a columnar, upright habit and semi-evergreen leaves, making it a good choice where vertical form is wanted without a woody structure. Flowering runs from June to September in UK gardens. Sit it in full sun or partial shade on a free-draining loam or sandy soil with an acid to neutral pH; avoid waterlogged low-lying sites because the species prefers well-drained conditions. Give a sheltered aspect on south-, east- or west-facing exposures to match its H4 hardiness (average hardy) — this means it will survive most typical UK winters but benefits from protection from cold prevailing winds. Its form and tolerance of containers and borders suit city and courtyard gardens, patios and containers, cottage or informal plantings, flower borders and narrow wall-side borders. Place it where its upright outline can help fill a vertical gap or soften a wall edge without occupying much horizontal space.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Senecio
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Senecio from Colombia size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Flower borders and beds, Wall side borders
- Native to
- Gruziya, Luxembourg, Belarus, Syria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Morocco, Algeria, Latvia
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Senecio from Colombia
- Propagation
- Seed sown with heat in spring, Division in spring as growth begins
- Pest resistance
- Mealybugs, Scale insects, Glasshouse red spider mite
- Disease resistance
- Rust, Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Senecio from Colombia?
Senecio from Colombia prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Senecio from Colombia need?
Senecio from Colombia grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Senecio from Colombia hardy in the UK?
Senecio from Colombia has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Senecio from Colombia?
Seed sown with heat in spring, Division in spring as growth begins.
