Overview
Senecio polyodon var. subglaber is a columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Senecio, part of the Asteraceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Senecio polyodon var. subglaber 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.
About
Senecio polyodon var. subglaber is a columnar upright cultivar of the diverse Senecio genus, which includes annuals, perennials, climbers, and shrubs, some with succulent traits. This semi-evergreen plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers sheltered positions with fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils that are acid to neutral in pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for various garden settings such as city courtyards, cottage gardens, patios, and flower borders. Its season of interest spans spring and summer, and it can be propagated by seed sown with heat in spring or by division as growth begins.
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 polyodon var. subglaber 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
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Senecio polyodon var. subglaber
- 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 polyodon var. subglaber?
Senecio polyodon var. subglaber prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Senecio polyodon var. subglaber need?
Senecio polyodon var. subglaber grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Senecio polyodon var. subglaber hardy in the UK?
Senecio polyodon var. subglaber 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 polyodon var. subglaber?
Seed sown with heat in spring, Division in spring as growth begins.
More in the Senecio genus
- Senecio angustifolia
- Senecio oxyriifolius
- Senecio palmeri 'Silver and Gold'
- Senecio thapsoides
- Senecio from Colombia