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double Canada puccoon 'Plena'

Sanguinaria canadensis f. multiplex 'Plena' (d)

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Genus: Sanguinaria
Family: Papaveraceae

About this plant

'Plena' is a rhizomatous perennial to 20cm in height, with grey-green, kidney-shaped leaves enlarging to 15cm in width after flowering. Flowers solitary, 7cm in width, white, fully double

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

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

Sheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil that does not dry out; best in full sun or partial shade. Usually needs support and the rhizomes can spread and become invasive so site with care

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or autumn

Pests

Slugs may be a problem

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Submerged AquaticOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years