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Blue and White Galega hartlandii - Hartland Goat's Rue

Galega (x) hartlandii Duchess of Bedford, Alba
Hartland Goat's Rue

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Collection contains 2 plants

  • 1 x Galega hartlandii Alba
  • 1 x Galega hartlandii Duchess of Bedford

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A Duo of blue and white Galegas, two varieties from a large perennial plant called Goat's Rue. They are vigorous and carefree and quickly form a large bushy clump with light foliage, divided into tender green leaflets. The Galegas in this Duo offer abundant, fragrant and nectar-rich flowering from June to September, white or mauve depending on the plant. A pair of giants that will bring a touch of countryside to the garden!
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -20°C
Soil type
Silty-loamy (rich and light)
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to May, October to December
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Description

This Duo brings together 2 varieties of Goat's Rue from Galega x hartlandii, with white and mauve colours. These are large perennial plants with a bushy habit that exudes a decidedly rustic charm, with rapid growth and lush light green foliage. Their flowering takes the form of pea-like flowers clustered at the end of flexible stems reaching a height of 1.20 m. It continues throughout the summer if the soil remains moist. It is nectar-rich and emits a very pleasant coconut fragrance.

 The Duo consists of 2 plants:

- x 1 Galega x hartlandii 'Duchess of Bedford': a variety with flowers in shades of mauve to pale pink

-  x 1  Galega x hartlandii 'Alba' : a variety with pure white flowers

The Galega in this Duo are useful for their very rapid growth and beautiful vigour. In the space of 2-3 years, they form large bushy clumps with strong stems, not requiring staking. Their deciduous foliage consists of pinnate leaves of a beautiful light and fresh green. They bloom in large upright clusters of fragrant pea flowers. They are extremely hardy plants and very easy to grow in any good, moist garden soil, in the sun. You can use them to enhance and animate a border or flower bed, planted in the background. They need space so give them 50-60 cm so that they can flourish without encroaching on neighbouring plants.

They are perfectly suited to less maintained areas of the garden or to country gardens, especially since they readily self-seed. Easily create a rustic setting by combining this Duo of blue and white Galegas with 'Snowbank' False Aster, 'Old Court' Shasta Daisy, and 'September Charm' Japanese Anemone, for example. They can also be planted near a climbing Rose or Clematis to enhance the base. Their floral stems make beautiful, delicately scented country bouquets.

Flowering

Flower colour two-tone
Flowering time June to September
Inflorescence Cluster
Flower size 2 cm
Fragrance slightly scented, scent reminiscent of coconut
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.20 m
Growth rate fast
Suckering/invasive plant

Botanical data

Genus

Galega

Species

(x) hartlandii

Cultivar

Duchess of Bedford, Alba

Family

Fabaceae

Other common names

Hartland Goat's Rue

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Planting and care

Galega hartlandii grows in any soil that remains slightly moist (even in summer) and rich. In the north, plant it in the sun. It likes to have its head in the sun and its feet cool. Over time, it can become invasive through self-seeding when it is happy.
At the beginning of winter, prune the clump to 1 cm above the ground.

Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to May, October to December

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -20°C (USDA zone 6b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Damp soil, rich, deep

Care

Pruning instructions At the beginning of winter, prune the clump to 1 cm above the soil.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time December
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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