Galega hartlandii Duchess of Bedford
Galega hartlandii Duchess of Bedford
Galega hartlandii Duchess of Bedford
Galega x hartlandii Duchess of Bedford
Hartland's Goat's Rue
Develops very quickly forming a bush with a flower stalk++++ stems that tend to lie down.
Cecile D., 25/07/2018
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Description
Galega hartlandii Duchess of Bedford is a stunning perennial plant, robust and carefree, quickly forming a huge bushy clump, with decorative light green foliage, and a very long and generous flowering in pale pink, scented during the summer. A rural giant that will bring a touch of the countryside to the garden!
The Galega, commonly known as Goat's Rue, is native to southern Europe and western Asia and belongs to the Papilionaceae family. The Galega hartlandii Duchess of Bedford is a fast-growing herbaceous perennial, with great vigour and an imposing size, measuring approximately 1.20m (4ft) in height and 50-60cm (20-24in) in spread. It quickly forms a huge upright and bushy clump. Its deciduous foliage is composed of beautiful pinnate leaves, measuring 8 to 20cm (3 to 8in) long, in a beautiful light green colour. Very floriferous over a long period, it displays, on tall well-branched stems, from June to September, large upright clusters of butterfly-like flowers, in a delightful pale pink colour, slightly scented. Their scent is reminiscent of coconut.
This Galega, extremely hardy and easy to grow, will thrive in any good moist garden soil in a sunny location. With its large dimensions and abundant and long-lasting summer flowering, it will be perfect for enhancing and animating a border or a flower bed, when planted in the background. Requiring space, it is advisable to leave about 50cm (20in) of space around its base, so that it can flourish without encroaching on other perennials. A plant with a resolutely wild appearance, this Galega is perfectly suited to less maintained areas of the garden or country gardens, especially since it readily self-seeds. It pairs well with other carefree and countryside-looking perennials, such as Daylilies, Daisies, Grasses, Japanese Anemones, Foxgloves, Delphiniums... It can also be planted at the base of a Climbing Rose or a Clematis to enhance their base. Its flowering stems make beautiful countryside bouquets, delicately scented.
The term Galega is derived from the Greek word gala, which means milk, referring to the lactogenic properties of Galega flowers, used in herbal medicine to promote milk production in women. Goats appreciate their foliage, hence its common name Goat's Rue.
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Galega
x hartlandii
Duchess of Bedford
Fabaceae
Hartland's Goat's Rue
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Planting and care
Galega hartlandii Duchess of Bedford is a giant, robust and floriferous perennial, very easy to grow and well suited for beginner gardeners. Perfectly hardy, it appreciates an open exposure, in sunny or semi-shaded position, as well as ordinary, well-drained but moist soil, even during the summer. In rich soil, it may tend to become invasive, and its tall flower stems may sometimes need support. Low maintenance, it is enough to cut the faded stems at ground level. However, it is possible to leave the withered flower spikes to obtain spontaneous sowings and allow it to naturalize in the garden. At the beginning of winter, cut back the clump to 1cm (1in) above the ground.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.