About
Anagallis tenella 'Studland' is a low-growing perennial that establishes a dense mat of foliage. Its leaves are small and elliptic. In late spring to early summer, it produces upward-facing flowers that are bright pink and measure about 10mm in diameter, offering a subtle fragrance.
About the genus
Anagallis comprises both annual and evergreen perennial plants that grow in a spreading manner. They feature small leaves and produce solitary flowers with five petals, shaped like shallow cups.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
- Plant type
- Conservatory Greenhouse, Alpine Rockery
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- Up to 10 cm
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
- Fragrance
- Flower
Care notes
- Cultivation
- An excellent specimen for growing in pans in an alpine house, easily cultivated. Short-lived
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed or division
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to aphids
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free