Overview
Cymbalaria pallida 'Alba' is a trailing herbaceous perennial in the genus Cymbalaria, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Cymbalaria pallida 'Alba' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, gravel garden, rock garden, wildlife gardens, ground cover and wall side borders.
About
Cymbalaria pallida is a purple-flowered plant native only to mountainous parts of Italy. It belongs to the plantain family (Plantaginaceae).
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Cymbalaria
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Cymbalaria pallida 'Alba' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Trailing
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Gravel garden, Rock garden, Wildlife gardens, Ground cover, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Cymbalaria pallida 'Alba'
- Propagation
- Seed, Rooted sections of stem
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Cymbalaria pallida 'Alba'?
Cymbalaria pallida 'Alba' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Cymbalaria pallida 'Alba' need?
Cymbalaria pallida 'Alba' 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 moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Cymbalaria pallida 'Alba' hardy in the UK?
Cymbalaria pallida 'Alba' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Cymbalaria pallida 'Alba'?
Seed, Rooted sections of stem.
