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Ligusticum scoticum
Plant

Ligusticum scoticum

Scots Lovage

Planted in 3 show gardens on GardensDB.

3
Gardens
7
Designers
2
Studios
How to grow it

Happiest in full sun or partial shade on sand, loam or chalk that is well-drained.

Size at maturity
0.5–1 metres Max height
0.5–1 metres Max spread
2–5 years To maturity
Aspect
Aspect: North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing N E S W
Any aspect Happy facing any direction
Position
Full sun (suitable)
Partial shade (suitable)
Full shade (not suitable)
Exposure
Sheltered (not suitable)
Exposed (suitable)
Moisture
Well-drained
Soil
Chalk (suitable)
Clay (not suitable)
Loam (suitable)
Sand (suitable)
Soil pH
Acid (suitable) Neutral (suitable) Alkaline (suitable)
Hardiness H7. Very hardy Very hardy (colder than -20°C)
H1a
H1b
H1c
H2
H3
H4
H5
H6
H7
Where it was planted

3 gardens

  • A lush, terraced garden featuring a gold sculptural chair, stacked terracotta pots, and abundant mixed perennial flowers in a spectrum of colours.
    Silver Gilt Medal
    360° tour available
    The Plant Heritage Missing Collector Garden
    Will Murray, Kate Campbell, Sally-Anne Rees
  • A small pocket planting garden featuring a reclaimed timber bench with a yellow base and red metal beam, surrounded by mixed herbaceous plants and small trees.
    Silver Medal
    360° photo available
    Before the Concrete Sets
    Nathan Humphreys, Helen Haley
  • A small naturalistic garden has a Corten steel wall, large pale boulders, a timber deck with two chairs, and mixed green, purple, and white planting.
    Gold Medal RHS Chelsea Small Garden of the Year Best Construction Award
    The Addleshaw Goddard: Freedom To Flourish Garden
    Joe Carey, Laura Carey