Edraianthus pumilio
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
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
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
H5Botanical 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
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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