Crambe cordifolia Description
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This deciduous perennial produces mounds of large ovate leaves, which are complimented in early summer by masses of frothy white flowers which appear on masses of finely branched green stems, growing to 2.5 m tall by 2m wide.
Crambe cordifolia - Cultivation Notes
This vigorous clump forming perennial will flourish in any well drained fertile deep topsoil in full of part shade. Crambe requires plenty of space for its masses of white blossom, so plant 1.5 metres apart towards back of boarder. Good for coastal areas. Mulch annually to feed.
Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage
Strengths of Crambe cordifolia:
- Scented blossom
- Attracts wildlife to feed or nest
- Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant
- Suitable for exposed coastal planting
- Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils
- Tolerates cold exposed locations
Weaknesses of Crambe cordifolia
Design & Plant Use for Crambe cordifolia:
- Summer flowering herbaceous plant suitable for border planting
- Ideal for planting within the herb garden
- Ideal for informal cottage garden style planting
- Herbaceous plant with culinary usage
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