Asperula sintenisii
Sintenis woodruff
A tufted, cushion-forming, evergreen perennial with rosettes of narrow, blue-green leaves less than 1cm long. Narrow, tubular, pink flowers are produced singly or in pairs in early summer
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Rubiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Asperula can be annuals, evergreen or deciduous perennials, with small, paired or whorled leaves and terminal clusters of small, funnel-shaped flowers in spring or summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Greece, Turkey
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in sharply-drained moderately fertile soil in sun or partial shade. Protect from excess winter wet
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in autumn or by division in autumn or spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Gravel garden
- Garden edging
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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