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PACHYPHRAGMA macrophylla
Commonly known as Large-leaved pachyphragma
Small white flowers in spring. Excellent groundcover for shade
Further Reading....
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Semi-evergreenKeeps 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
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WhiteWith pale green veins -
Height40cm (16in) -
Spread90cm (36in)
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soilSlow-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
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Full shade -
Partial shade
PACHYPHRAGMA macrophylla
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Additional Features
Good to knowBasal clusters of leaves partially persist over winter. Once established will grow in dry shade
Pests & DiseasesSlugs
Place of originCaucasus, northeastern Turkey -
HardinessFully hardy
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Scented PlantsScented flowersUnpleasantly scented
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Pachyphragma - Growing Guide
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
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