Overview
Anagallis monelli 'Pacific Blue' is a mat-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Anagallis, part of the Primulaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Anagallis monelli 'Pacific Blue' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, hanging basket, patio and container plants, conservatory and greenhouse, flower borders and beds and ground cover.
About
Anagallis monelli 'Pacific Blue' is a mat-forming evergreen cultivar of the Anagallis genus, known for its spreading habit and small leaves. It produces solitary, shallow cup-shaped flowers with five petals, blooming in summer and autumn. This cultivar thrives in full sun and is suitable for a variety of garden settings, including cottage gardens, patios, containers, and as ground cover. It prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with a pH that can be acid, alkaline, or neutral, and is hardy to UK zone H4.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Anagallis
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Anagallis monelli 'Pacific Blue' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Mat-forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Hanging basket, Patio and container plants, Conservatory and greenhouse, Flower borders and beds, Ground cover
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Anagallis monelli 'Pacific Blue'
- Propagation
- Softwood tip cuttings in spring or early summer, Seed sown in spring
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to aphids
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Anagallis monelli 'Pacific Blue'?
Anagallis monelli 'Pacific Blue' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Anagallis monelli 'Pacific Blue' need?
Anagallis monelli 'Pacific Blue' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Anagallis monelli 'Pacific Blue' hardy in the UK?
Anagallis monelli 'Pacific Blue' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Anagallis monelli 'Pacific Blue'?
Softwood tip cuttings in spring or early summer, Seed sown in spring.
