Plants > Perennials

wedding flower Rogerson's form

Francoa sonchifolia Rogerson's form

Genus: Francoa
Family: Francoaceae

About this plant

An evergreen perennial to 60cm high, with a basal rosette of broadly lance-shaped, lobed, softly hairy green leaves. Spikes of pale purple flowers, with petals streaked with darker purple, are borne in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Protect from winter wet. May need protection in colder winters

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

BushyClimbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years