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Edraianthus pumilio
  • RHS AGM

silvery dwarf harebell

A more or less evergreen perennial forming tufts of silky grey-green, linear leaves. Solitary, bell-shaped violet-blue flowers 1.5-2cm in length nestle among the foliage

Synonyms
Wahlenbergia pumilio
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Grey Silver
Summer Blue Green Grey Silver
Autumn Green Grey Silver
Winter Green Grey Silver
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

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

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Campanulaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous or Evergreen
Habit
Matforming, Tufted
Genus

Edraianthus can be evergreen or herbaceous pernnials making tufts of narrow grass-like leaves, with solitary or clustered, bell-shaped flowers in summer

Name status

Correct

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in very well-drained, preferably alkaline, soil in full sun. Resting buds are susceptible to winter wet

Propagation

Propagate by seed and softwood cuttings from sideshoots

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Rock garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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