Ligularia dentata 'Desdemona'

Ligularia dentata 'Desdemona'

Ligularia dentata 'Desdemona'

Ligularia dentata 'Desdemona'

Ligularia dentata 'Desdemona'

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(Sencio) Ligularia dentata 'Desdemona' has vivid-orange flower heads in summer and large and rounded leaves, dark green above and mahogany-red on the underside.

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Native to parts of China, Ligularia dentata 'Desdemona' has vivid-orange flower heads in 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.

Position: Full sun or partial shade.
Soil: Moist, fertile soil.
Hardiness: Hardy.
Flowering Period: July - August
Rate of Growth: Moderate.
Habit: Ligularia dentata 'Desdemona' is a 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.

How Much Sun: Full Sun, Light Shade
Eventual Size: Herbaceous - Medium (0.6m - 1.2m)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Damp/Wet, Soil: Acid, Soil: Not Fussy
Special Features: Flowers in Summer, Foliage - Purple/Red

Brand BlueBell Nursery

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