Anagallis tenella
bog pimpernel
Mat-forming perennial about 10cm tall, with small, elliptic to rounded bright green leaves, and upward-facing, slightly fragrant deep pink flowers 10mm across in late spring and early summer
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Primulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- Yes
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Anagallis can be annuals or evergreen perennials of creeping habit, with small leaves and solitary, 5-petalled, saucer-shaped flowers
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Under glass grow in gritty, peat-free, loam-based potting compost (John Innes No.1) in full light; outdoors grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun and overwinter young plants in a cool greenhouse - plant out after the risk of frost has passed
Propagation
Propagate by softwood tip cuttings in spring or early summer; may be short-lived so propagate regularly
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- hanging basket
- Patio and container plants
- Conservatory and greenhouse
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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