Overview
Ficus benjamina 'Rianne'PBR is a bushy shrubs in the genus Ficus, part of the Moraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Ficus benjamina 'Rianne'PBR grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include architectural, city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants and mediterranean climate plants.
About
Ficus benjamina 'Rianne' PBR is a bushy deciduous shrub cultivar within the Ficus genus, which includes evergreen and deciduous trees, shrubs, and climbers with leathery leaves. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers sheltered west- or south-facing aspects. It grows best in fertile, well-drained soils such as chalk, loam, or sand with neutral to alkaline pH, and requires moist but well-drained conditions. Suitable for architectural planting, city gardens, patios, and Mediterranean-style settings, 'Rianne' is hardy to UK zone H4 and can be propagated by hardwood cuttings, layering, or suckers.
About the genus
Ficus is a genus of about 850 species of woody trees, shrubs, vines, epiphytes and hemiepiphytes in the family Moraceae. Collectively known as fig trees or figs, they are native throughout the tropics with a few species extending into the semi-warm temperate zone. Many Ficus species are grown for their fruits, though only two species, the common fig and sycamore fig, are cultivated to any extent, with common fig being the type species and by far the most important.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Ficus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Ficus benjamina 'Rianne'PBR size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs, Trees, Fruit Edible
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Mediterranean climate plants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Ficus benjamina 'Rianne'PBR
- Propagation
- Propagate by hardwood cuttings, by layering or from suckers
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, thrips, mealybugs and scale insects under glass
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Ficus benjamina 'Rianne'PBR?
Ficus benjamina 'Rianne'PBR prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Ficus benjamina 'Rianne'PBR need?
Ficus benjamina 'Rianne'PBR is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It prefers alkaline and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Ficus benjamina 'Rianne'PBR hardy in the UK?
Ficus benjamina 'Rianne'PBR has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Ficus benjamina 'Rianne'PBR?
Propagate by hardwood cuttings, by layering or from suckers.
