Overview
Cassiope tetragona is a bushy alpine rockery in the genus Cassiope, part of the Ericaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Cassiope tetragona grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include rock garden and ground cover.
About
Cassiope tetragona (common names include Arctic bell-heather, white Arctic mountain heather and Arctic white heather) is a plant native to the high Arctic and northern Norway, where it is found widely. Growing to 10–20 cm in height, it is a strongly branched dwarf shrub. The leaves are grooved, evergreen, and scale-like in four rows. Pedicels are long and arched. In the garden it prefers full sun and partial shade and loam and sand soil. In UK gardens it is very hardy across most of the UK (RHS H6). Suggested uses include rock garden and ground cover. It tolerates acid soils, well-drained conditions and south-facing, west-facing and east-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Cassiope
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Cassiope tetragona size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery, Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Rock garden, Ground cover
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Cassiope tetragona
- Propagation
- Seed, Softwood and semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Cassiope tetragona?
Cassiope tetragona prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Cassiope tetragona need?
Cassiope tetragona grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Cassiope tetragona hardy in the UK?
Cassiope tetragona 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 Cassiope tetragona?
Seed, Softwood and semi-hardwood cuttings.
