About
A low-growing, hardy annual, to around 35cm in height, with mid-green, oval fleshy foliage with toothed edges. Great for bees and other pollinators. The leaves and flowers are both succulent and crisp and the flowers look pretty in salads. Grown as a salad crop in some Mediterranean countries. Clumps of dark pink-purple flowers appear on two v-shaped stems from spring through to summer.
About the genus
Fedia includes herbaceous and sometimes woody species grown for their ornamental merit. The genus is represented in gardens by selected species and cultivars suited to a range of growing conditions
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1 year
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationSow in modules in peat-free seed compost from early March, or in situ in moist but well-drained soil in a sunny position, from April onwards
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed in early spring under glass, or in situ in mid-spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free