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asparagus 'Connover's Colossal'

Asparagus officinalis 'Connover's Colossal'

★ RHS AGMPollinator Friendly

Genus: Asparagus
Family: Asparagaceae

About this plant

'Connover's Colossal' is an upright perennial grown for its edible, bright green spears with purple tips from spring to early summer. Once cropping has stopped tall stems develop with airy, feathery foliage

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil or raised beds. Avoid frost pockets as spears are tender. See Grow Your Own Asparagus guide

Pruning

Cut down foliage in autumn, when yellowed, to soil level

Propagation

Propagate by seed or division

Pests

Asparagus beetle, slugs and snails may be a nuisance

Diseases

Violet root rots as well as foot and root rots may occur

Garden Uses

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years