Overview
Azorella trifurcata 'Nana' is a matforming alpine rockery in the genus Azorella, part of the Apiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Azorella trifurcata 'Nana' 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 trifurcata 'Nana' is a matforming cultivar of the Azorella genus, known for its evergreen foliage. It thrives in full sun and is suitable for both exposed and sheltered locations, particularly south- or west-facing aspects. This cultivar prefers fertile, well-drained soils such as loam, sand, or chalk, across a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is well suited to gravel and rock gardens, as well as flower borders, beds, and wall side borders. Interest is maintained through spring and summer, with propagation possible by seed in autumn or root rosettes in spring.
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 trifurcata 'Nana' 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 trifurcata 'Nana'
- 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 trifurcata 'Nana'?
Azorella trifurcata 'Nana' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Azorella trifurcata 'Nana' need?
Azorella trifurcata 'Nana' 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 trifurcata 'Nana' hardy in the UK?
Azorella trifurcata 'Nana' 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 trifurcata 'Nana'?
Seed in autumn, Root rosettes in spring.
