Peltoboykinia watanabei
Watanabe's peltoboykinia
A clump-forming perennial to around 50cm high, with deeply lobed, glossy green leaves, held on long stalks attached to the undersides near the centre of the leaf. Leaves are often tinted pink when young. Clusters of small, nodding, pale yellow flowers, with petals fringed at the tips, are held above the foliage in summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Pink | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Saxifragaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Japan (Shikoku, Kyushu)
How to grow
Cultivation
Thrives in moist, humus-rich soil in partial or dappled shade; will tolerate almost full shade. Good for a shady border or woodland garden
Propagation
Propagate by seed in spring, or by division in autumn or spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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