Vancouveria hexandra
white inside-out flower
A creeping, deciduous perennial with fresh bright green leaves emerging in spring. In late spring, and early summer sprays of white flowers are borne on leafless stems.
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Berberidaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Vancouveria is a small genus of perennial herbs with delicate bell-shaped flowers that sweep backwards, giving the impression of them being turned inside-out. Flowers are pinkish-white to yellow on thin, upright stems in late spring to early summer. Leaves can be deciduous or evergreen and berries bright red to blue-black.
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Western N America
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in partial shade, in a humus-rich, moist fertile soil
Propagation
Divide in spring or sow seed in containers, in a cold frame as soon as ripe
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Vine weevil may be a problem
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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