Overview
Iochroma cyaneum 'Woodcote White' is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Iochroma, part of the Solanaceae family, with deciduous, semi evergreen foliage. Iochroma cyaneum 'Woodcote White' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden and patio and container plants.
About
Iochroma cyaneum 'Woodcote White' is a bushy, herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Iochroma genus, known for its deciduous to semi-evergreen foliage. This plant produces nodding, tubular or trumpet-shaped flowers, characteristic of the genus, and is suited to full sun in sheltered, south- or west-facing positions. It thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils across a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is ideal for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, as well as patio and container planting, with interest during spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Iochroma
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Iochroma cyaneum 'Woodcote White' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Semi evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Iochroma cyaneum 'Woodcote White'
- Propagation
- Propagate by root cuttings or propagate by seed sown in fine, well-draining potting compost. Place pots in a warm room in filtered sunlight - germination will normally take aroudn 6 weeks
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, glasshouse whitefly and mealybugs
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to Fusarium wilt and verticillium wilt
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Iochroma cyaneum 'Woodcote White'?
Iochroma cyaneum 'Woodcote White' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Iochroma cyaneum 'Woodcote White' need?
Iochroma cyaneum 'Woodcote White' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Iochroma cyaneum 'Woodcote White' hardy in the UK?
Iochroma cyaneum 'Woodcote White' has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Iochroma cyaneum 'Woodcote White'?
Propagate by root cuttings or propagate by seed sown in fine, well-draining potting compost. Place pots in a warm room in filtered sunlight - germination will normally take aroudn 6 weeks.
