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white rosebay willowherb

Chamaenerion angustifolium 'Album'

Genus: Chamaenerion
Family: Onagraceae
Common Names: white-flowered rosebay willowherb

About this plant

'Album' is a fast-growing, strongly-spreading, rhizomatous perennial forming an extensive patch of erect stems with white flowers 2cm across from mid-summer to early autumn

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade; vigorously spreading by rhizomes and can be invasive so site with care

Pruning

Deadhead to encourage repeat flowering and to prevent self-seeding

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in a cold frame as soon as ripe or in spring. Propagate by division in spring or autumn. Propagate by softwood cuttings from side shoots in spring.

Pests

Can be damaged by slugs and snails

Diseases

May be affected by powdery mildews and a rust

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks SlopesWildflower MeadowRock Garden

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years