Overview
Hermannia althaeifolia is a plant with a perennial herb, subshrub, shrub habit in the genus Hermannia, part of the Malvaceae family, with green foliage. Hermannia althaeifolia grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include border, container and ground cover.
About
Hermannia althaeifolia is a perennial herb, subshrub, or shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family. It features green foliage and thrives in full sun or partial shade, ideally in a south-facing, sheltered position. This cultivar prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with a pH that can be acid, alkaline, or neutral. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for use in borders, containers, or as ground cover. Interest in this plant is mainly during spring and summer, and it can be propagated by seed or semi-ripe cuttings.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Hermannia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Hermannia althaeifolia size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Perennial herb, Subshrub, Shrub
- Foliage
- Green
- Suggested uses
- Border, Container, Ground cover
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hermannia althaeifolia
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Not specified
- Disease resistance
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Hermannia althaeifolia?
Hermannia althaeifolia prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hermannia althaeifolia need?
Hermannia althaeifolia grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Hermannia althaeifolia hardy in the UK?
Hermannia althaeifolia 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 Hermannia althaeifolia?
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings.
