Weldenia candida
shining-white weldenia
a tuberous perennial producing a clump of spreading, broadly strap-shaped leaves. Shining, white, three-petalled flowers are produced in small clusters over a long period from late spring into summer
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Commelinaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Weldenia are herbaceous perennials with brittle, tuberous roots, strap-shaped leaves and white, three-petalled flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Mexico to Guatemala
How to grow
Cultivation
Must be kept dry over winter so easiest to grow in an alpine house or cold frame in deep pots of gritty compost
Propagation
Propagate by root cuttings in autumn. Clumps with several crowns can be divided
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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