Patrinia gibbosa
swollen patrinia
P. gibbosa is a clump-forming perennial up to 50cm tall, with broadly oval, mid-green, jagged-edged leaves developing red and yellow shades in autumn. From late spring to late summer, produces airy clusters of small, scented, sulphur-yellow flowers with five petal 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 | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Red Yellow Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Patrinia are clump-forming, herbaceous perennials with long-stemmed sprays of small, yellow or white flowers. The leaves are mainly basal, mid- to dark green, nearly always lobed or divided
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Japan
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, humus-rich, soil in partial or deep shade. Will tolerate dry shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe, or by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
Cut down stems after flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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