Scopolia carniolica
European scopolia
- Height × spread
- 0.3m × 0.4m
- Position
- Part shade
- Hardiness
- Colder than -20C (RHS H7)
Availability
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About this plant
This makes quite a hearty clump of glossy, rich-green, leaves that are somewhat variable in shape but fairly broad with tapering tip and a fretwork of impressed veins. The leaves may be as much as 20cm (8in) long. The flowers are tiny. They are small reddish-brown bells, tucked in amongst the foliage, their heads discreetly bowed. They appear from mid to late spring and the plant dies back once flowering has completed. The plant is poisonous and should not be eaten. This reaches around 30cm (12in) height with 40cm (16in) spread.
- Flower colour
- Brown, Red
- Foliage colour
- Green
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Dome
- Height
- 0.3m
- Spread
- 0.4m
- Season of interest
- Spring, Summer
- Evergreen
- Deciduous
- Sun or shade
- Likes part shade, tolerates light shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Damp and wet soil, Well drained soil
- Hardiness
- Colder than -20C (RHS H7)
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Hazards
- Yes, plant with caution; Humans: CAUTION toxic if eaten
Spring
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed with slow release fertiliser
Apply a general purpose slow release fertiliser, spreading it around the root area of the plant as it is coming into growth. (Or apply a liquid feed at regular intervals throughout the growing season.)
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost as a single annual procedure.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water to keep the soil moist
For best results, this plant needs soil that is always moist. Water deeply and regularly as soon as soil appears dry. Even for established plants in the ground, a dry week can cause problems with some soils. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather. Or install an automatic irrigation system which will do the hard work for you, even when you are away on holiday.
Without regular watering some plants never fully regain their beauty.
Spring - early-mid · Planting
Divide when too large
The plant can be divided if it becomes too large or another plant is required. This may involve physically dividing the clump in two, removing offsets or small bulbs or dividing rhizomes. The new plants can be grown in pots or planted in the ground.