Overview
Azorella compacta is a matforming alpine rockery in the genus Azorella, part of the Apiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Azorella compacta grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include gravel garden, rock garden, low maintenance, flower borders and beds and wall side borders.
About
Azorella compacta, commonly known as yareta, is a matforming alpine rockery plant from the Apiaceae family. It features evergreen foliage and thrives in full sun on south- or west-facing aspects. This hardy cultivar is suited to a range of well-drained soils including loam, sand, and chalk, with acid, alkaline, or neutral pH. It is ideal for gravel and rock gardens, flower borders, and wall side borders, offering interest in spring and summer. Propagation is by seed in autumn or root rosettes in spring, and it prefers fertile, well-drained soil.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Azorella
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand, Chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Azorella compacta size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Gravel garden, Rock garden, Low Maintenance, Flower borders and beds, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Azorella compacta
- Propagation
- Seed in autumn, Root rosettes in spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Azorella compacta?
Azorella compacta prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Azorella compacta need?
Azorella compacta is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including loam, sand and chalk. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Azorella compacta hardy in the UK?
Azorella compacta has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Azorella compacta?
Seed in autumn, Root rosettes in spring.
