Benthamiella patagonica
Patagonian benthamiella
A compact, cushion-forming, evergreen to 15cm tall. Tiny linear to narrowly-lanceolate leaves are 3-6mm long and white to yellow flowers borne above the foliage in late spring to early summer are tubular to 1cm long with five rounded lobes
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Yellow White | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Yellow White | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Benthamiella are cushion-forming evergreen alpine plants with tiny leaves and tubular or funnel-shaped flowers in spring
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Argentina, Chile
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade; suitable for rock gardening or container
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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