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Morisia monanthos 'Fred Hemingway'

morisia 'Fred Hemingway'

A perennial with rossettes of prostrate leaves and bright yellow flowers 2cm across, in late spring and early summer

Synonyms
Morisia 'Fred Hemingway'
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0–0.1 metre
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Yellow
Summer Yellow
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

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

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Brassicaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Tufted
Genus

Morisia is a tap-rooted perennial forming a rosette of pinnately lobed leaves, with bright yellow, 4-petalled flowers

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in rock garden, scree bed, trough or alpine house. Protect from excessive winter wet

Propagation

Propagate by seed or root cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Gravel garden
  • Rock garden
  • Mediterranean climate plants
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to neck rot in wet conditions

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