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Annual BiennialBedding
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | Purple | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Lobularia can be annuals or perennials, of low spreading habit, with simple leaves and short terminal racemes of 4-petalled, fragrant flowers in summer
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in light, moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in situ in late spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Coastal
- hanging basket
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
- Bedding
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
Clip over after flowering to encourage further blooms
Pests
Slugs and flea beetles may be a problem
Diseases
May be susceptible to downy mildews, club root and white blister
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