Patrinia gibbosa

RHS Plant Profile
swollen patrinia
swollen patrinia RHS
Herbaceous Perennial

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

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

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

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H6

Colour & Scent

Fragrance Flower
Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Caprifoliaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
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 full sun to part 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