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Inula racemosa Sonnenspeer - Indian elecampane

Inula racemosa Sonnenspeer
Indian elecampane

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It didn't flower this year but it has established itself well.

Pascal D., 16/09/2019

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Here is another giant perennial, very ornamental for two reasons. Firstly, because of its abundant foliage, elegant and sculptural. And secondly, because of its late summer flowering with large, tousled daisies, golden yellow with a central disk that is more orange. This plant is unfairly unknown, ideal in a wild garden at the back of large flowerbeds, and is easy to cultivate in deep and moist soil, in full sun.
Flower size
7 cm
Height at maturity
2.50 m
Spread at maturity
80 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time February to March, September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

'Sonnenspeer' Inula racemosa, also known as Elecampane, is another giant perennial, highly ornamental in two ways. Firstly, with its abundant foliage, slightly fleshy and sculptural, and secondly, with its late summer flowering in large ruffled daisies, golden yellow with a more orange central disk. This plant is unfairly unknown, yet it is ideal in a wild garden behind large flower beds where it will be a true highlight. It is easy to cultivate in deep and moist soil, in full sun.

 

'Sonnenspeer' Inula racemosa belongs to the Asteraceae family, it is a very floriferous cultivar derived from Inula racemosa, native to the mountains of western Himalayas and common in Kashmir. It is a herbaceous perennial plant with a basal rosette, from which solid and leafy stems emerge in summer, adorned with racemes of ligulate golden yellow flowers, 4 to 6cm (2in) in diameter, arranged from top to bottom of the floral stem. In spring, its foliage forms a fountain-like shape, elongated, lanceolate, with sometimes reaching 50cm (20in) in length. The leaves are rough, undulate on the edge, with a slightly glaucous green colour, reminiscent of banana plant leaves. The cauline leaves become smaller as they ascend towards the top of the floral stem, covered with a thick felt on the underside. It is also a medicinal plant, with its roots widely used locally as an expectorant and in veterinary medicine as a tonic.

 

'Sonnenspeer' Elecampane is perfect in the background of flower beds, or to colonise a moist slope or the banks of a water feature. Its tall floral stems are sturdy enough not to bend in the wind. It is well-suited for a large garden, mixed with other giant plants such as Olympic Mullein, Narrow-Leafed Ligularia, Cardoon, Tall Verbena, Milky Bellflower... for a picturesque effect, or in a large rockery. In our garden, it has a great impact when combined with banana plants and Giant Coneflower.

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Inula racemosa Sonnenspeer - Indian elecampane (Flowering) Flowering
Inula racemosa Sonnenspeer - Indian elecampane (Foliage) Foliage
Inula racemosa Sonnenspeer - Indian elecampane (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time July to September
Inflorescence Flower head
Flower size 7 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 2.50 m
Spread at maturity 80 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Inula

Species

racemosa

Cultivar

Sonnenspeer

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Indian elecampane

Origin

Himalayas

Product reference8329111

Planting and care

Inula racemosa, also known as Sonnenspeer, is a plant that is even more spectacular when planted in deep, rich and moist (but not waterlogged) soil. It is not afraid of limestone or clay soils, as long as they are well-drained and enriched with compost on the surface. It requires a sunny exposure to flower well. In dry conditions, this plant may be susceptible to powdery mildew, which manifests as white spots on the foliage.
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Planting period

Best planting time February to March, September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Pond edge
Type of use Back of border
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 3 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, deep, fertile

Care

Pruning instructions Remove the faded flower stalks and cut back the clump before the start of vegetation.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time October
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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