Overview
Cleretum bellidiforme 'Mesbicla'PBR is a matforming annual biennial in the genus Cleretum, part of the Aizoaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Cleretum bellidiforme 'Mesbicla'PBR grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, mediterranean climate plants, patio and container plants, banks and slopes, flower borders and beds and garden edging.
About
Cleretum bellidiforme 'Mesbicla' PBR is a matforming annual succulent from the genus Cleretum, known for its low-growing habit and grey-green leaves. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soils such as chalk, loam, or sand, tolerating a range of soil pH levels. It is hardy to UK zone H3 and is suitable for various garden settings including coastal, cottage, gravel, and patio gardens. 'Mesbicla' is valued for its abundant daisy-like blooms during summer and autumn, adding vibrant colour to flower borders, beds, and slopes.
About the genus
Cleretum is a genus of flowering plants in the family Aizoaceae, native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Cleretum
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Cleretum bellidiforme 'Mesbicla'PBR size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial, Cactus Succulent
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants, Banks and slopes, Flower borders and beds, Garden edging
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Cleretum bellidiforme 'Mesbicla'PBR
- Propagation
- Seed sown at 16-19°C in late winter or spring
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Slugs, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Cleretum bellidiforme 'Mesbicla'PBR?
Cleretum bellidiforme 'Mesbicla'PBR prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Cleretum bellidiforme 'Mesbicla'PBR need?
Cleretum bellidiforme 'Mesbicla'PBR is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Cleretum bellidiforme 'Mesbicla'PBR hardy in the UK?
Cleretum bellidiforme 'Mesbicla'PBR has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Cleretum bellidiforme 'Mesbicla'PBR?
Seed sown at 16-19°C in late winter or spring.