Overview
Hypsela is a matforming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hypsela, part of the Campanulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hypsela grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, rock garden, banks and slopes and ground cover.
About
Hypsela is a matforming cultivar of the genus Hypsela, a member of the Campanulaceae family. It is a deciduous plant suited to full sun or partial shade, thriving best in sheltered positions with fertile, moist but well-drained soil. This cultivar adapts well to various soil types including chalk, loam, and sand, and tolerates a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is ideal for use in cottage and informal gardens, gravel or rock gardens, banks, slopes, and as ground cover, with interest during spring and summer seasons.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Hypsela
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Hypsela size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Rock garden, Banks and slopes, Ground cover
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hypsela
- Propagation
- Seed, Division in spring
- Pest resistance
- Slugs and snails
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Hypsela?
Hypsela prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hypsela need?
Hypsela is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hypsela hardy in the UK?
Hypsela 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 Hypsela?
Seed, Division in spring.
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