BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

A colourful native to parts of China, Ligularia dentata 'Desdemona' has vivid-orange flower heads in mid to late summer and large and rounded leaves, dark green above and mahogany-red on the underside. Particularly attractive when planted in a sunny garden next to streams or ponds or in a damp area.

Features

• Common name: Golden Groundsel or Big-leaved Ligularia
• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Moist, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: July - August
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Clump forming perennial.
• Height: 100 cm (3 ft)
• Spread: 100 cm (3 ft)
• Notes: Ligularia dentata 'Desdemona' requires protection from slugs. Very colourful when planted in large drifts.
• Size: 2L containers