Overview

Boisduvalia densiflora var. pallescens is a plant with a low-growing, spreading, compact habit in the genus Boisduvalia, part of the Onagraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Boisduvalia densiflora var. pallescens grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include ground cover, containers and rock gardens.

About

Boisduvalia densiflora var. pallescens is a low-growing, spreading, and compact evergreen cultivar of the Boisduvalia genus, which belongs to the Onagraceae family. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, this cultivar is suitable for use as ground cover, in containers, or in rock gardens. It is particularly attractive during spring and summer and can be propagated by cuttings or seed.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Boisduvalia

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Boisduvalia densiflora var. pallescens size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Low-growing, spreading, compact

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Ground cover, containers, rock gardens

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Boisduvalia densiflora var. pallescens

Propagation

Cuttings, seed

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

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