Francoa sonchifolia ex Rogersens Form

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Francoa sonchifolia ex Rogersens Form

Wand Flower, Bridal Wreath, Wedding Flower. One of the distinguishing characteristics of Francoa is that the flowers are particularly long lasting, so that the whole flowering spike will be in flower at the same time and for a protracted period. They cut very well, hence the common names. The flowers are rich pink in this form, held in tall swaying spikes over a rosette of deeply textured leaves which take on the richest red tones in Winter. This is a relative of the Heuchera, to which the flowers show similarities. 60cm in flower. For growing in a damp sunny site, but only suitable for permanent planting where the Winters are dry. Otherwise grow in pots so that plants can be kept indoors over Winter. Rogersen’s form is shorter than the type and richer pink.