Overview
Fumana procumbens is a plant with a low-growing, spreading habit in the genus Fumana, part of the Cistaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Fumana procumbens 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 procumbens is a low-growing, spreading evergreen shrub in the Cistaceae family. This cultivar thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for use as ground cover in rock and coastal gardens. Its season of interest spans spring and summer, and it can be propagated 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 procumbens 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 procumbens
- 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 procumbens?
Fumana procumbens prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Fumana procumbens need?
Fumana procumbens grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Fumana procumbens hardy in the UK?
Fumana procumbens 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 procumbens?
Seed, semi-ripe cuttings.
