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Umbrella Plant (Darmera)

PERENNIAL

Description

  • Easily grows in wet and difficult sites!
  • Clusters of pink flowers bloom in early spring.
  • Broad leaves catch and hold onto the rain.
  • Deer and rabbit resistant.
  • Zones 5-7, shade/part sun, 3-5 feet tall and wide at maturity.
Zone 5-7
Light part sun/shade
medium

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Plant Spacing

Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:

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Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:

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Description As a native to woodlands and stream banks, the umbrella plant (or Darmera peltata) is the perfect perennial for your wet and shady sites! Clusters of pink flowers arise on thick stems in early spring, even before the foliage. The flowers keep their appeal as the foliage unfurls, creating a lush display with massive green leaves. The leaves catch and hold the rain, sounding similar to raindrops falling on an umbrella.

Let this Pacific Northwest native call your garden home! Umbrella plants can easily grow in difficult sites, like boggy areas or alongside ponds, lakes, and streams. It's unbothered by deer and rabbits, making it a good choice for woodland gardens as well. Details How To Grow

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Customer Reviews

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S.Z. (New York)

The two things that matter most for online plant purchases: Plants were healthy and very carefully packaged for shipping.

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L.D. (South Carolina)
Umbrella Plant

The plant arrived healthy and in good packaging.

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E.H.T. (Iowa)
arrived very healthy, settled in beautifully, thriving plant.

Wonderful plants, wonderful service.

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P.D. (Georgia)
Umbrella plant

It arrived pretty well broken down, but the bulb seemed ok. Planted it in full sun, but we had 4 days of rain and it has now died.

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