Overview
Fumana arabica is a plant with a low-growing, spreading habit in the genus Fumana, part of the Cistaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Fumana arabica grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include ground cover, rock gardens and coastal gardens.
About
Fumana arabica is a low-growing, spreading evergreen shrub belonging to the genus Fumana in the Cistaceae family. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with well-drained, neutral loam soil. Hardy to UK zone H4, this cultivar is suitable for use as ground cover in rock and coastal gardens. It is best planted in well-drained soil and requires watering during establishment. Interest is mainly in spring and summer, and propagation can be done by seed or semi-ripe cuttings.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Fumana
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Fumana arabica size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Low-growing, spreading
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Ground cover, rock gardens, coastal gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Fumana arabica
- Propagation
- Seed, semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-resistant
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-resistant
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Fumana arabica?
Fumana arabica prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Fumana arabica need?
Fumana arabica grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Fumana arabica hardy in the UK?
Fumana arabica 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 Fumana arabica?
Seed, semi-ripe cuttings.
