Modiolastrum lateritium

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<em>Modiolastrum</em> <em>lateritium</em> visionspictures.com

Synonyms

Malvastrum lateritium

Herbaceous Perennial
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A semi-evergreen perennial with prostrate, creeping stems that root at the nodes, and rounded, lobed, hairy green leaves. Solitary, cup-shaped, peachy pink flowers, with yellow centres surrounded by reddish-pink bands, are produced in succession throughout the summer

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

1-1.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
1-1.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H3

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Malvaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Matforming, Trailing
Genus
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
S America

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in full sun; good for a sunny bank or border, or a container on a hot patio. Needs winter protection in cold areas

Propagation

Propagate by seed in spring or by softwood cuttings in late spring or summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Banks and slopes
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Ground cover

Pruning

Trim back in spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free