About
Omega Skyrocket' is an evergreen perennial forming a basal rosette of leaves up to 20cm long, with prominent white midribs. Upright stems with smaller leaves carry large, cornflower-like flowerheads up to 10cm across, light purple florets with a silvery centre, from mid summer to early autumn.
About the genus
Stokesia are perennials producing evergreen, basal rosettes. The colourful, cornflower-like flowers are long lasting and good for cutting
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationNeeds a light, fertile, moist but well-drained, acid soil in full sun. Liable to rot in damp, wet soils. Usually needs staking (see staking perennials)
PruningDeadhead to prolong flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in autumn, by division in spring, or root cuttings in winter
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free