Darmera peltata - P11

Description
The Umbrella plant (Darmera peltata) is an upright, broad perennial with decorative, rounded, lobed, dark green leaves. It bears pink-coloured flowers from April to May. In a sunny to semi-shady location with nutrient-rich, loamy, moist to wet soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and grows to a width of approx. 80 cm. The Umbrella plant is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Peltiphyllum peltata.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * attractive copper-brown autumn colouring

leaves
High foliage ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of Umbrella plant are dark green, roundish, lobed. Umbrella plant turns bright copper-brown in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Umbrella plant has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, broad.

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! - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the roots are encouraged to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.

Flower
Darmera peltata forms pink-coloured flowers from April.

Use
Solitary, pond edge, stream