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eupatorium 'Riesenschirm'

Eutrochium maculatum (Atropurpureum Group) 'Riesenschirm'

★ RHS AGMPollinator Friendly

Genus: Eutrochium
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

'Riesenschirm' is a tall cultivar, to 2.5m in height, with large heads of wine red flowers in late summer and autumn, dark stems and deep green foliage

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any moist soil in full sun or partial shade. Attractive to insects

Pruning

Cut back at the end of the season

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Rock GardenGround CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years