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winter heliotrope

Petasites fragrans

Pollinator FriendlyLow MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Petasites
Family: Asteraceae
Common Names: fragrant colt's foot

About this plant

P. fragrans is a spreading perennial with fleshy rhizomes producing a carpet of kidney-shaped leaves. Clusters of vanilla-scented, pale purple flowers appear from mid-winter to early spring, ahead of the leaves, providing a valuable early nectar source

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadeFull SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Not Currently Available

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

Acid

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows easily in most soils and may become invasive

Pruning

Remove the old foliage before the onset of new growth in late winter

Propagation

Divide in spring

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Banks Slopes

Planting Places

GreenhousePond Margins

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years