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inula 'Sonnenstrahl'

Inula magnifica 'Sonnenstrahl'

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Genus: Inula
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

'Sonnenstrahl' is a tall, free-flowering, upright perennial with ovate leaves and large yellow flower heads on branched, leafy stems in early summer

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

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Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a deep, fertile moist but well-drained soil in partial shade

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed in pots in a cold frame in spring or autumn. Propagate by division in spring or autumn

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be affected by powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Banks SlopesGround CoverWildflower Meadow

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years