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× Phylliopsis 'Coppelia'
  • RHS AGM

phylliopsis 'Coppelia'

A heath-like dwarf shrub to 20cm in height, with glossy oblong leaves and terminal racemes of open bell-shaped deep purplish-pink flowers 1cm across in late spring

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
10–20 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Pink Green
Summer Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Ericaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus

x Phylliopsis are dwarf evergreen shrubs, hybrids between species of Phyllodoce and Kalmiopsis, with small, oblong, glossy dark green leaves and terminal racemes of small open-bell-shaped flowers in late spring

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, acid, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by taking semi-hardwood cuttings in mid to late summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Rock garden
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning

No pruning required, but trim back to keep neat if required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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