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Chamaebuxus alpestris 'Grandiflora'

large-flowered box-leaved milkwort

A dwarf evergreen shrub to 10cm high, with small, dark green, ovate leaves and purple and yellow flowers 12mm in length from late spring

Synonyms
Polygala chamaebuxus 'Purpurea'
Polygaloides chamaebuxus 'Rhodoptera'
see morePolygaloides chamaebuxus 'Grandiflora'
Polygala chamaebuxus 'Rhodoptera'
Polygaloides chamaebuxus 'Purpurea'
Polygala chamaebuxus var. rhodoptera
Polygala chamaebuxus var. grandiflora
Polygala grandiflora
Polygala chamaebuxus var. purpurea
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Purple Yellow Green
Summer Purple Yellow Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

North–facing or West–facing or South–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Apiaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Name status

Accepted

Plant range
Alps, Carpathians

How to grow

Cultivation

Grows well in rock or woodland garden settings, in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by seed and softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings

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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