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Conservatory GreenhouseShrubs

Lotus berthelotii × maculatus

A trailing evergreen sub-shrub to 20cm in height, with silvery, linear leaves divided into narrow segments, and brilliant orange, beak-like flowers 3-4cm in length, in spring and summer

Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Orange Grey Silver
Summer Orange Grey Silver
Autumn Grey Silver
Winter Grey Silver
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H2
Botanical details
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Trailing

How to grow

Cultivation

Trailing, tender bedding plant for a container or for rock or gravel gardens; requires full sun for flowers, but its foliage is also valued. In cold areas grow as container plant under glass

Propagation

Propagate by seed or semi-ripe cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Bedding
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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