About
The small, tubular, pinky-white flowers are produced in clusters at the top of tall stems in late summer. A rhizomatous perennial which can reach 1.2m in flower. The leaves emerge in spring like a closed umbrella covered in silky hairs, then open out into a circular shape with deep, jagged divisions, reaching about 60cm tall and across.
About the genus
Syneilesis are a genus of tough perennials, grown for their attractive palm-like foliage. Tall thin flower stalks produce fairly insignificant flower clusters.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull shade, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectNorth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
Native toJapan Korea
Care notes
CultivationPrefers humus rich, moist but well drained soil in full or partial shade. Tolerates dry shade but not winter wet
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free