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large-leaved pachyphragma

Pachyphragma macrophyllum

Low Maintenance

Genus: Pachyphragma
Family: Brassicaceae

About this plant

P. macrophyllum is a herbaceous perennial up to 40cm high with rounded, scalloped green basal leaves up to 10cm across in rosettes which partially persist over winter, smaller stem leaves, and flat clusters of small white flowers in spring, followed by small green fruits which are shaped like upside-down hearts

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, moist leafy soil, preferably in partial shade, but it will also grow in full shade; it makes good ground cover beneath trees and deciduous shrubs

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed in autumn, by division in spring, or by basal stem softwood cuttings in spring

Pests

Generally pest-free but may be affected by slugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

Submerged AquaticOutdoorPond Margins

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years