Pilea angulata subsp. petiolaris
A vigorous, clump-forming perennial, to around 50cm high, with spreading stolons, upright stems and glossy, coarsely toothed green leaves with long tapered tips. Clusters of small white flowers are produced in the leaf axils in early autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | White | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Urticaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Pilea can be annuals or evergreen perennials with slightly succulent stems, simple, often attractively marked or textured leaves and insignificant, pinkish flowers
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Thrives in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil, in part shade but will tolerate full sun if there is enough moisture in the soil
Propagation
Propagate by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Ground cover
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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