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  • PACHYPHRAGMA macrophylla
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    PACHYPHRAGMA macrophylla

    Commonly known as Large-leaved pachyphragma

    Small white flowers in spring. Excellent groundcover for shade
     
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    • Good to know
      Basal clusters of leaves partially persist over winter. Once established will grow in dry shade
    • Pests & Diseases
      Slugs
    • Place of origin
      Caucasus, northeastern Turkey
    • Semi-evergreen
      Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
      Ovate to rounded, scalloped leaves, 2.5-10cm (1-4in) long in basal clusters
    • White
      With pale green veins
    • Border
      Suitable for a shrub border
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      40cm (16in)
    • Spread
      90cm (36in)
    • Ground cover
      These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
      Slow-growing plant suitable for planting beneath trees and deciduous shrubs. Cross-shaped flowers, 2cm (¾in) across, are carried in flat corymbs followed by flat, heart-shaped fruit
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Scented flowers
      Unpleasantly scented
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile
    • Full shade
    • Partial shade
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