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Cephalaria alpina
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This plant has in the system Hansen/Mussel used for describing perennials the following code : 3.2.5.5

Explanation of the first digit : General location : OPEN SPACES. Plants for an open space, free of trees and shrubs. Always in the sun and a more or less rich soil.

Explanation of the second digit : Specific demands of the plant : Plants for a warm, sunny place, that have the effect of borderplants (with which they combine very well).

Explanation of the third digit : Where to put : non-suckering mostly grey or silvery-gray plants.

Explanation of the fourth digit : Other characteristics : Robust, often large plant. Can be used as a solitary plant.

Color : gelig wit

Flowering period : june - august

Size approx. : 100 cm.

Recommended quantity per square meter : 3

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Hortus Botanicus Leiden

Date taken : 11.07.2013

Family : Dipsacaceae


© first picture : Jaap de Kreek and Dirk van Gelderen

© picture 2 : Marlien van der Linden, location picture : Tuin Chris Gijselen, Oedelem, Belgie

© picture 3 : Jaap de Kreek and Dirk van Gelderen, location picture : Hortus Botanicus Leiden

© picture 4 : Marlien van der Linden, location picture : Tuin Chris Gijselen, Oedelem, Belgie