Plant Care European Goldenrod

European Goldenrod

About European Goldenrod

'Peter Pan' Goldenrod is a dwarf cultivar in the daisy family. It's small enough to be used near the front of the border to provide late-season blooms. It isn't too picky about soil types as long as they have good drainage.

Taxonomy

Solidago virgaurea
Solidago
Asteraceae
Asterales

Also known as

European goldenrod, Goldenrod and Woundwort

How to care for European Goldenrod

Water

How often to water your European Goldenrod

Water needs for European Goldenrod
0.5 cups
every 9

European Goldenrod needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of European Goldenrod

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
Light

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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for European Goldenrod in your home

Light needs and placement for plant European Goldenrod: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

European Goldenrod love being close to bright, sunny windows šŸ˜Ž.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

European Goldenrod does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of European Goldenrod in your home šŸ”.

Nutrients

How to fertilize European Goldenrod

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for European Goldenrod: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your European Goldenrod after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs
Difficulty Level

European Goldenrod is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!


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Care Summary for European Goldenrod

European Goldenrod

European Goldenrod


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4ā€ pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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