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leptinella 'Platt's Black'

Leptinella squalida 'Platt's Black'

Low Maintenance

Genus: Leptinella
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

'Platt's Black' is a low, mat-forming perennial with small, fern-like leaves that are bronzy-black with green tips. Insignificant yellowish-green flowers appear in summer

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in soil that is well-drained but does not dry out, in a sunny or semi-shaded position. Good on walls or between paving

Pruning

No pruning needed

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalHedging ScreensPatio ContainerGround Cover

Planting Places

Bog GardenPond MarginsConservatorySubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years