Dichondra argentea 'Silver Falls'
silver nickel vine 'Silver Falls'
'Silver Falls' is a tender herbaceous perennial, usually grown as an annual, up to 10cm high and trailing up to 1.2m, with evergreen, heart-shaped to kidney-shaped, silvery leaves, 2-3cm across, and very small pale yellow-green or white flowers in early summer
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Yellow White | Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Convolvulaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Trailing
- Genus
Dichondra are a genus of low-growing, herbaceous perennial plants with creeping stems and white, yellowish or greenish flowers. Plants within the genus have a trailing habit, or are used for ground cover.
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in sun in well-drained compost, in a position where its trailing growth can be appreciated, such as in a basket or tall container or from a wall, and move to a frost-free position to overwinter; it will also grow in light shade, but leaves will be more silvery in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown at 20-24°C in late winter or early spring, and plant out when all danger of frost has passed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Cottage and informal garden
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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