Overview
Hertia is a plant with a low-growing, spreading habit in the genus Hertia, part of the Asteraceae family, with succulent, pale green-grey, oval-tipped leaves foliage. Hertia grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include rock gardens, containers and coastal gardens.
About
Hertia is a low-growing, spreading cultivar of the genus Hertia, known for its succulent, pale green-grey, oval-tipped leaves. This plant thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for rock gardens, containers, and coastal gardens. Interest is shown in spring and summer, and propagation is typically by division in spring or cuttings in summer.
About the genus
Hertia is a genus of flowering plants in the sunflower family, native to Africa and southwestern Asia.Species
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Hertia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Hertia size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Low-growing, spreading
- Foliage
- Succulent, pale green-grey, oval-tipped leaves
- Suggested uses
- Rock gardens, containers, coastal gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hertia
- Propagation
- Division in spring, cuttings in summer
- Pest resistance
- Resistant to pests
- Disease resistance
- Resistant to diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Hertia?
Hertia prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hertia need?
Hertia grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Hertia hardy in the UK?
Hertia has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Hertia?
Division in spring, cuttings in summer.
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