About
Mat-forming perennial about 10cm tall, with small, elliptic to rounded vivid green leaves, and upward-facing, slightly scented deep pink flowers 10mm across in late spring and early summer.
About the genus
Anagallis can be annuals or evergreen perennials of creeping habit, with small leaves and solitary, 5-petalled, saucer-shaped flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand, Clay
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Hanging basket, Patio and container plants
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationUnder 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
PruningCut back after flowering
PropagationPropagate by softwood tip cuttings in spring or early summer; may be short-lived so propagate regularly
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free