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Inula magnifica

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Inula
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

I. magnifica is an upright perennial to 2m tall, with branching purplish stems bearing hairy ovate leaves to 25cm long, and several deep yellow flower heads to 15cm wide in early summer

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

Loam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Will also tolerate boggy conditions

Pruning

Cut back old stems and foliage as the plant dies back for the winter

Propagation

Propagate by seed in spring, or as soon as ripe in autumn, and sow into containers in a cold frame. Propagate by division in spring or autumn

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

Powdery mildews may be a problem in conditions that are too dry

Garden Uses

Uses

Banks SlopesWildflower MeadowGround Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years