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Darmera peltata

Darmera peltata

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I am disappointed, the leaves were supposed to be red!

josseline, 21/01/2020

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Darmera peltata, formerly known as Peltiphyllum peltatum, is a robust perennial that provides strong structure with its large, round, lush leaves.
Height at maturity
80 cm
Spread at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Damp soil
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Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

Darmera peltata, formerly known as Peltiphyllum peltatum, is a robust perennial that provides strong structure, forming large round leaves with a lush appearance.

This tall perennial spreads slowly through its thick creeping rootstock just below the soil surface. Its large round leaves resembling shields are borne on long petioles and measure 30 to 60cm (12 to 24in) in diameter. They appear after flowering and display magnificent autumn colours before disappearing. The pink flowers are grouped in round umbels and are carried on tall, erect stems reaching up to 1m (3ft) in height.

Darmera peltata will thrive in a pond edge, marshy area, or moist flower bed in a cool, moist, even heavy and clayey soil that is rich in humus.

Darmera peltata in pictures

Darmera peltata (Flowering) Flowering
Darmera peltata (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time April to May
Flowering description Round umbels of pink flowers.

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour light green
Foliage description Deciduous wth great autumn colour.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 80 cm
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Darmera

Species

peltata

Family

Saxifragaceae

Origin

North America

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Planting and care

Plant the young Darmera peltata in a fresh, moist, even heavy and clayey soil, rich in humus, in full sun or partial shade.

Planting period

Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Back of border, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Damp soil, Clayey

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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