Ligularia dentata 'Desdemona' - P9

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Ligularia clivorum.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

Growth habit
Bushy, upright.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - This plant should not be cut back in autumn, as it looks pretty in winter or the dead plant parts serve as winter protection. Only prune in spring before new shoots appear. - Preventive snail defence is advisable, as this plant is unfortunately very popular with snails.

Flower
Ligularia dentata 'Desdemona' forms cup-shaped, orange-yellow flowers arranged in umbels from August.

Use
Pond edge, stream course, perennial border, bee pasture, woodland edge, natural garden