About
A deciduous, clump-forming perennial with triangular, shallowly-lobed leaves and stout stems to 1.8m tall bearingnodding flowerheads to 6cm across made up of deep reddish-purple florets in autumn.
About the genus
Synurus have a thick stem and can reach heights of 1.8m. They produce large, nodding flowers with purple florets up to 6cm wide.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesWildlife gardens, Architectural
Care notes
CultivationGrows best in a sunny position in a moist but well-drained soil
PruningCut back in late winter or early spring
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free