
Long-lasting, pure white flowerheads appear from July to September above attractive bronzy-chocolate foliage. This lovely clump-forming perennial is easy to grow and manage and the flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies. A versatile plant for a mixed border, where it looks great with ornamental grasses and will extend the season of interest.
How to care for Ageratina altissima Chocolate:
Cut back and compost the stems after flowering.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
1m
Eventual spread:
0.6m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
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Macedonian scabious
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2 litre pot | £19.99 |
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9cm pot | £8.99 |
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3 × 9cm pots | £14.95 |
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3 × 2 litre pots | £49.99 |
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approx 40 seeds | £3.99 |
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'
Chinese silver grass
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2 litre pot | £19.99 |
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9cm pot | £9.99 |
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3 × 9cm pots | £24.99 |
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3 × 2 litre pots | £44.99 |
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6 × 9cm pots | £39.99 |
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Long-lasting, pure white flowerheads appear from July to September above attractive bronzy-chocolate foliage. This lovely clump-forming perennial is easy to grow and manage and the flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies. A versatile plant for a mixed border, where it looks great with ornamental grasses and will extend the season of interest.
How to care for Ageratina altissima Chocolate:
Cut back and compost the stems after flowering.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
1m
Eventual spread:
0.6m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
-
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
Product options
Add to basket
Delivery options (pick your preferred option at checkout)
Goes well with
Knautia macedonica
Macedonian scabious
From £3.99
View options
2 litre pot | £19.99 |
|
9cm pot | £8.99 |
|
3 × 9cm pots | £14.95 |
|
3 × 2 litre pots | £49.99 |
|
approx 40 seeds | £3.99 |
|
View details
Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'
Chinese silver grass
From £9.99
View options
2 litre pot | £19.99 |
|
9cm pot | £9.99 |
|
3 × 9cm pots | £24.99 |
|
3 × 2 litre pots | £44.99 |
|
6 × 9cm pots | £39.99 |
|
View details