Petasites japonicus 'Giganteus' - Sweet Coltsfoot
Botanical name       : Petasites japonicus 'Giganteus'Â
Common name          : Sweet Coltsfoot, Giant Butterbur, Great Butterbur, Japanese ButterburÂ
Colour               : White, Soft yellowÂ
Flowering time       : March - AprilÂ
Full grown height    : ± 75 cmÂ
Light requirement    : Sun, Partial shade, ShadeÂ
Moisture requirement : Normal, MoistÂ
Winter hardiness     : Till -29°C  (USDA Zone 5)Â
Spacing              : ± 50 cm (± 4 per m²)Â
Details              : Insect friendly, Ground Cover Plant, This variety can become invasive.Â
Pot size             : Square 9 cm, volume 0,5 LiterÂ
Delivery time        : 4 - 9 working daysÂ
Special notes        : -Â
General information about Butterbur (Petasites):Butterbur (Petasites) is a perennial for in moist, rich soil. It is ideal along a water's edge. Butterbur is invasive, so a root barrier might be advisable. In spring, it is the flowers that first appear and afterwards the foliage. Combining Butterbur with Leopard Plant (Ligularia), Cordgrass (Spartina) or Mountain Fleece (Persicaria amplexicaulis) looks good.Sweet Coltsfoot - Petasites japonicus 'Giganteus'