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Ageratina altissima 'Chocolate'
2 litre pot
in stock
<ul><br><li><b>Position:</b> partial shade<li><b>Soil:</b> tolerates most provided there is adequate moisture<li><b>Rate of growth:</b> average<li><b> Flowering period:</b> July to September<li><b>Hardiness:</b> fully hardy<br><br>Long-lasting, pure white flowerheads appear from July to September above attractive bronzy-chocolate foliage. This lovely clump-forming perennial is easy to grow and manage and the flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies. A versatile plant for a mixed border, where it looks great with ornamental grasses and will extend the season of interest.<br><br><li><b>Garden care:</b> Cut back and compost the stems after flowering.<BR><BR></li></ul>
- Position: partial shade
- Soil: tolerates most provided there is adequate moisture
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: July to September
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Long-lasting, pure white flowerheads appear from July to September above attractive bronzy-chocolate foliage. This lovely clump-forming perennial is easy to grow and manage and the flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies. A versatile plant for a mixed border, where it looks great with ornamental grasses and will extend the season of interest. - Garden care: Cut back and compost the stems after flowering.
Eventual height & spread
"A statuesque plant for larger spaces; happy in a large mixed border in a formal or cottage garden; thrives in a damp wild garden or by the water's edge"
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