About
A clump-forming perennial about 40-60cm tall, with a basal rosette of slender, egg-shaped green leaves, the branched stems bearing solitary pale pink, pincushion-like flowerheads 2cm across, with contrasting violet anthers and stigmas, appearing in summer and autumn.
About the genus
Succisa are rhizomatous herbaceous perennials with simple, obovate leaves and long-stalked, solitary pale violet, pincushion-like flowerheads in late summer and autumn
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrows in any moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade, ideal for peaty soil that is moist during spring and summer
PruningNo pruning required, tidy after flowering is finished if seed is not required
PropagationPropagate by seed or softwood cuttings (basal)
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to damage by slugs
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free