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Herbaceous Perennial

Patersonia occidentalis

A tender evergreen perennial, forming tufts of grass-like, linear basal leaves to 40cm long. Small, three-petaled purple or deep blue flowers are borne on slender stems in late spring and early summer; though the flowers are short-lived, they are produced successionally, sometimes for several weeks

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
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 Blue Purple Green
Summer Blue Purple Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1C
Botanical details
Family
Iridaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Tufted
Name status

Correct

How to grow

Cultivation

In frost-free areas, may be grown outdoors in light, fertile, well-drained soil in full sun; may tolerate occasional light frosts where drainage is excellent. In colder areas, grow in a cool greenhouse or conservatory, or in containers that can be moved indoors over winter, in a peat-free, loam-based potting compost with added grit

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sown at 15-18°C, or by division in autumn

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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