Ligularia The Rocket | 2L Pot

Towering spikes of brilliant yellow flowers. Position: full sun Soil: fertile, deep, moist soil Rate of growth: average to fast Flowering period: July to August Hardiness: fully hardy Slender spikes of brilliant yellow flowers on dramatic black stems zoom above large, handsome, boldly toothed leaves in July and August. This towering deciduous perennial makes a striking specimen plant for a moist, sunny border or bog garden. Or try it beside water, and make sure it has protection from the strong, midday sun. Garden care: Protect the young shoots from slug damage using beer traps or environmentally friendly slug pellets. The plant must be kept moist, so if you do not have a naturally boggy spot for them, you can create one by digging out an area and lining it with tough plastic, before punching a few holes through the bottom for drainage. Water regularly during periods of drought, and lift and divide large clumps in spring or after flowering. Apply a generous 5-7cm mulch of well-rotted manure or garden compost in spring.