Jamesbrittenia 'Jammin' Coral'

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Annual Biennial Bedding

A resilient, bushy, trailing, easy-to-grow annual to around 30cm in height, with soft, widely toothed dark green foliage. Very bright and vibrant coral-pink flowers with delicate yellow centres appear from late spring throughout the summer. A great choice for patio troughs and planters or for the front of a flower border. Heat and drought-tolerant

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
1 year
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H2
Drought Resistance
Yes

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Scrophulariaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus
A genus of phlox-like, trailing, flowering subshrubs or perennials, native to South Africa. They are often grown as annuals in hanging baskets and containers, producing star-shaped flowers in vibrant colours such as purple, red or yellow
Name Status
Unresolved

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, slightly acid soil in full sun. Jamesbrittenia need at least 6-8 hours of sun to provide the best display of flowers. Water well until established then reduce watering. Feed once a week with an all-purpose plant food during the growing season, particularly if grown in pots or hanging baskets

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in spring or summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Hanging Basket
  • Patio and container plants
  • Garden edging

Pruning

No pruning required, and no need to deadhead

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, mealybugs and glasshouse red spider mite

Diseases

May be susceptible to root rot, Powdery mildews, rust and grey moulds