broad-leaved dock

How to Grow and Care for broad-leaved dock

broad-leaved dock · Rumex obtusifolius
Also known as: bitter dock; broad dock; keddle dock; kettle dock; batter dock; butter dock

Grows naturally in waste and cultivated land, grassland and marshy places and can become a persistent garden weed

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeHarmful if eaten in large amounts. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing broad-leaved dock

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Care difficulty1 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Poorly drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityHarmful if eaten in large amounts. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grows naturally in waste and cultivated land, grassland and marshy places and can become a persistent garden weed

How to Water broad-leaved dock?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for broad-leaved dock?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for broad-leaved dock?

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What Soil Is Best for broad-leaved dock?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for broad-leaved dock?

Moist but well drained · Poorly drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize broad-leaved dock?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune broad-leaved dock?

Cut back prior to seed setting to avoid self-seeding

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How to Propagate broad-leaved dock?

Spreads readily by seed; root sections also regrow

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How to Transplant broad-leaved dock?

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How to Care for broad-leaved dock in Winter?

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How to Plant broad-leaved dock?

Grows naturally in waste and cultivated land, grassland and marshy places and can become a persistent garden weed

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How to Repot broad-leaved dock?

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How to Harvest broad-leaved dock?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and aphids

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The Toxicity of broad-leaved dock

Harmful if eaten in large amounts. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of broad-leaved dock

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
OriginEurope

Scientific Classification

Species
Rumex obtusifolius
Genus
Rumex
Family
Polygonaceae
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