Overview

Bertolonia marmorata is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Bertolonia, part of the Melastomataceae family, with deciduous foliage. Bertolonia marmorata grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include rock garden, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, wildlife gardens, flower borders and beds and underplanting of roses and shrubs.

About

Bertolonia marmorata is a clump-forming cultivar of the Bertolonia genus, known for its deciduous foliage. It thrives in partial shade and can be grown in various garden aspects, including east, south, north, and west-facing positions, whether exposed or sheltered. This plant prefers moist but well-drained loam soil with a pH that can be acid, alkaline, or neutral. Hardy to UK zone H1a, it is suitable for rock gardens, cottage and informal gardens, patios, containers, wildlife gardens, flower borders, and underplanting of roses and shrubs. Interest is mainly in spring and summer.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Bertolonia

Sunlight

Partial shade

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

East-facing, South-facing, North-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1a

Plant details

Bertolonia marmorata size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Rock garden, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of roses and shrubs

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Bertolonia marmorata

Propagation

Seed sown in pots in a cold frame as soon as seed is ripe or in spring

Pest resistance

Aphids, leaf miners, sawflies, caterpillars

Disease resistance

Powdery mildews, aquilegia downy mildew

Frequently asked questions