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Herbaceous Perennial

Weldenia candida

shining-white weldenia

a tuberous perennial producing a clump of spreading, broadly strap-shaped leaves. Shining, white, three-petalled flowers are produced in small clusters over a long period from late spring into summer

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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring White Green
Summer White Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
Botanical details
Family
Commelinaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Weldenia are herbaceous perennials with brittle, tuberous roots, strap-shaped leaves and white, three-petalled flowers

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Mountains of Mexico and Guatemala

How to grow

Cultivation

Must be kept dry over winter so easiest to grow in an alpine house or cold frame in deep pots of gritty compost

Propagation

Propagate by root cuttings in autumn. Clumps with several crowns can be divided

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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