Pachyphragma macrophyllum
large-leaved pachyphragma
P. macrophyllum is a herbaceous perennial up to 40cm high with rounded, scalloped green basal leaves up to 10cm across in rosettes which partially persist over winter, smaller stem leaves, and flat clusters of small white flowers in spring, followed by small green fruits which are shaped like upside-down hearts
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Pachyphragma are a genus of evergreen herbaceous perennials ideal for non-intrusive, weed-free ground cover. Small, four-petalled white flowers appear in March/April time and in some varieties leaves can be tinted with red during the autumn and winter months.
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Caucasus Turkey
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, moist leafy soil, preferably in partial shade, but it will also grow in full shade; it makes good ground cover beneath trees and deciduous shrubs
Propagation
Propagate by seed in autumn, by division in spring, or by basal stem softwood cuttings in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to slugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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