Mathiasella bupleuroides 'Green Dream'
mathiasella 'Green Dream'
A herbaceous perennial to 1m with large, dark green, highly divided leaves. The blooms are made up of jade-green bracts surrounding small, black flowers. They appear in late spring and last to autumn, gradually maturing to pink
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Green | ||
| Autumn | Pink | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Mathiasella are perennials, producing terminal umbels of long-lasting green, nodding bell-shaped flowers which gradually turn pink from spring through to autumn.
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in sun or semi-shade. Will not tolerate winter wet
Propagation
Propagate by division or by root cuttings in autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut down flowering stems in late autumn
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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