Umbrella Plant
Darmera peltata
Common Name: Umbrella Plant
Genus: Darmera
Species: peltata
Category: Perennials
Growth Rate: Average
Features: Has interesting foliage, A good architectural plant, Has colourful autumn foliage, Long flowering period
Hardiness: Hardy | Height: 1.00 m (100 cm) |
Sun/Shade: Full sun or Partial shade | Spread: 1.00 m (100 cm) |
Foliage Type: Deciduous | Flower Colour: Pink, White |
Foliage Colour: Green, Red | Flowering Period: April to June |
Soil Type: Normal/Loam or Clay/Heavy
Soil Moisture: Moist, but well drained or Boggy, poorly drained
This herbaceous perennial has flowers that are produced before the leaves emerge. The flowers are white or pink, carried on tall flower stalks and are produced in mid-late spring. Darmera peltata has large, deep green, rounded leaves, each reaching a maximum diameter of 60cm. The leaves turn red in autumn. Darmera peltata spreads by underground rhizomes.
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