Ligularia stenocephala 'Bottle Rocket'
Overview
Uses: Ligularia 'Bottle Rocket' is an impressive perennial with large, serrated leaves and mustard-yellow flower spikes. It’s perfect for adding a bold, tropical look to shade gardens, pond margins, or as a striking focal point in landscape designs.
Benefits: This robust plant provides dramatic foliage and vibrant yellow flowers, creating a striking contrast in shaded areas. It's known for its ability to thrive in moist environments and adds a lush, exotic touch to garden spaces.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9
Sun: Thrives in partial to full shade.
Life Cycle: Perennial
Mature Height: 28-40 inches
Mature Width: 24-36 inches
Bloom Season: Mid to late summer.
Summary
Spikes of summer color!
Ligularia 'Bottle Rocket' is a dynamic perennial that stands out with its large, toothed leaves and upright spikes of bright yellow flowers. Ideal for gardeners looking to create a dramatic visual impact in shaded areas, 'Little Rocket' offers lush foliage and eye-catching blooms that draw attention and add depth to garden compositions.
Adaptable to wet conditions, it's particularly well-suited for areas near water features or in moist garden beds, bringing a vibrant life and tropical flair to cooler, shaded spots.
Care
Ligularia Care
Best performance is achieved in partial to full shade, protecting the leaves from scorching and preserving moisture.
Fertilize with our slow release fertilizer in the spring to support healthy growth and vibrant flowering.
Pruning is minimal, mainly to remove spent flower stalks and tidy the foliage.
Ligularia 'Bottle Rocket' prefers consistently moist, well-draining soil and benefits from regular watering, especially in dry conditions, to prevent wilting.
Size
Size of Ligularia 'Bottle Rocket' for Sale Online
Our Ligularia 'Bottle Rocket' is provided in a quality grow pot, ready to thrive in your garden. For additional details, please contact us.
Size of Ligularia 'Bottle Rocket' When Mature
Expect 'Bottle Rocket' to reach heights of 28-40 inches and widths of 24-36 inches, making it a substantial and striking addition to any shaded garden area.
Additional Information
What is the botanical name of Ligularia 'Bottle Rocket'?
Its botanical name is Ligularia stenocephala 'Bottle Rocket'
