- Botanical name: Francoa sonchifolia 'Petite Bouquet'
- Common name: Bridal wreath
- Family: Francoaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Deciduous
Pink
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
Native to Chile, Francoa sonchifolia bears attractive spikes of open, two-toned pink flowers, above a rosette of mid-green leaves. It’s gained so much popularity with florists that it’s earned the common name ‘bridal wreath’. Its long stems make it perfect for flower arranging, and last well in the vase.
Francoa sonchifolia ‘Petite Bouquet’ is a dwarf form of the species, with pink-purple flowers, each petal with a darker central blotch. Grow in well-drained, fertile soil in a sheltered, sunny spot such as in front of a south-facing wall, or a container on a sunny patio. Not fully hardy, it may need winter protection.
How to grow Francoa 'Petite Bouquet'
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Plant size
50cm height
50cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Half hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Do not Plant in January |
F
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M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
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| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
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| Prune |
J
Do not Prune in January |
F
Do not Prune in February |
M
Do not Prune in March |
A
Do not Prune in April |
M
Do not Prune in May |
J
Do not Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do Prune in September |
O
Do Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
D
Do not Prune in December |
Francoa 'Petite Bouquet' and wildlife
Francoa 'Petite Bouquet' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Francoa 'Petite Bouquet' poisonous?
Francoa 'Petite Bouquet' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
