Name: Petasites hybridus (Marginal Aquatic)
Brand: Suttons
SKU: MH14951
Price: 11.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

Petasites hybridus (Marginal Aquatic)

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Attractive umbrella-like foliage good for groundcover
Eye catching pink flowers
British native good for wildlife

1 x 9cm Potted Plant

Despatch By The End Of July 2025

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The densely packed flowers of this British native provide a banquet for bumble bees early in the year before when few other flowers are available.

From March to May, before the leaves unfurl, Petasites hybridus produces clusters of pale pink, tassel-like flowers on sturdy, upright stems. The flowers are followed by large, umbrella-like, heart-shaped leaves that can span up to 1 meter in diameter and were once used to wrap pats of butter, earning it the common name of ‘butterbur’. These impressive leaves provide substantial ground cover and a hiding place for insects and small animals.

A native of riversides, damp ditches and meadows, Petasites hybridus thrives in reliably damp soils and bog gardens. Spreading via underground rhizomes, Butterbur can form dense colonies, making it an effective ground cover in damp areas where its spread can be controlled. A striking choice for damp areas in the larger garden, offering bold, jungle-like foliage plus significant benefits for wildlife. Ultimate height: 1-1.5m (3.2 to 4.9ft). Ultimate spread: 2.5m to 4m (8.2 to 13ft).

Growing Information

Grow in reliably moist, boggy soils in sun or partial shade. Cut back any excess growth as and when necessary during the growing season.

In autumn, cut back old faded stems to ground level.

Overcrowded clumps can be divided in late summer after flowering.

Flowering Period

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Please note that when several items are ordered they may not all be delivered at the same time.

Delivery Charge

Standard Charge

Packet seed only will incur a carriage charge of £2.99.

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Live Plants

Suttons strives to ensure that all its plants are delivered to you in the perfect condition for planting. While the majority of our nursery plants cope well with slight delays in intransit, sadly, the time it takes to deliver to certain locations in the UK means that we can't guarantee this for some of our smaller plug products and tender bedding and vegetable lines, which do not respond well to the extra journey time. So regretfully while we offer the majority of our live plant offering nationwide, we are unable to ship plugs, begging plants and tender vegetable plants to the following areas: HS, IV41-IV49, IV51, IV55-56, KW15-KW17, PA34, PA41-48, PA60-PA78, PA80, PH40-PH44, TR21-TR24, ZE1-ZE3.

Non Standard Deliveries

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