Product description
Darmera peltata is a massive, moisture-loving architectural giant that naturally grows along the edges of woodland bogs and streams. It is famous for pushing up tall, naked stems topped with pale pink starry flowers before its true spectacle emerges: enormous, heavily veined umbrella-like leaves that claim a massive physical footprint and turn a brilliant fiery bronze-red colour in the autumn.
To keep it alive, you must respect its absolute demand for damp, heavy soil and partial to full shade. It uses thick underground rhizomes to slowly march outward, so you must give it plenty of room to spread and never allow the dirt to bake dry, or the massive leaves will instantly crisp around the edges and collapse.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Umbrella Plant
Darmera peltata
Darmera peltata
Product description
Darmera peltata is a massive, moisture-loving architectural giant that naturally grows along the edges of woodland bogs and streams. It is famous for pushing up tall, naked stems topped with pale pink starry flowers before its true spectacle emerges: enormous, heavily veined umbrella-like leaves that claim a massive physical footprint and turn a brilliant fiery bronze-red colour in the autumn.
To keep it alive, you must respect its absolute demand for damp, heavy soil and partial to full shade. It uses thick underground rhizomes to slowly march outward, so you must give it plenty of room to spread and never allow the dirt to bake dry, or the massive leaves will instantly crisp around the edges and collapse.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Give your plants the best start
Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Leave the massive foliage of Darmera peltata standing as long as possible before it completely dies back to enjoy its spectacular, fiery colour change.
How to Water
As Darmera peltata is an absolute moisture hog, it actively thrives in damp, boggy conditions. You must never allow the soil to dry out completely, or the giant umbrella leaves will crisp and collapse. Provide deep, relentless soakings during extended dry periods to keep the root zone heavily saturated.
How to Plant
Dig a wide, shallow hole in heavy, moisture-retentive soil that receives partial to full shade to accommodate Darmera peltata. Position the thick rhizome just below the soil surface to allow for its creeping habit. Ensure it has plenty of space, as the massive leaves will quickly claim an enormous physical footprint.
