Eupatorium maculatum (Atropurpureum Group) 'Riesenschirm'
joe pye weed
Superb architectural perennial with huge heads of dark pink-purple flowers in late summer held above strong burgundy stems....
9cm pot
£10.99
available to order from summer
3 × 9cm pots
£24.99
£8.33 each
available to order from summer
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Plant description
Superb architectural perennial with huge heads of dark pink-purple flowers in late summer held above strong burgundy stems. Perfect for the back of a border, it is a magnet for butterflies, and the fluffy seedheads look good well into winter.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Eupatorium maculatum (Atropurpureum Group) Riesenschirm:
Cut back and compost the stems after flowering. Remove unwanted seedlings as they appear.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
