About
Vigorous, creeping, deciduous perennial about 2cm in height with an indefinite spread, forming mats of rooting stems and rounded to kidney-shaped fleshy, vivid green leaves to 1cm long. From late spring to summer produces single almost stemless white to pale pink flowers to 8mm long with crimson veins.
About the genus
Hypsela comprises a group of plants, ranging from herbaceous perennials to shrubs or small trees. Species within the genus display a variety of growth habits and are cultivated for their decorative or practical qualities
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming
FoliageDeciduous
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spreadwider than 8 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Rock garden
Native toSouth America
Care notes
CultivationGrow in gritty, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in sun or shade
PruningSpreads freely in moist soils, keep contained by removing unwanted growth
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free