Overview
Jamesbrittenia breviflora is a plant with a trailing habit in the genus Jamesbrittenia, part of the Scrophulariaceae family, with green foliage. Jamesbrittenia breviflora grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include containers, borders and hanging baskets.
About
Jamesbrittenia breviflora is a trailing cultivar within the genus Jamesbrittenia, part of the Scrophulariaceae family. It features green foliage and thrives best in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect. This plant prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH and is hardy to UK zone H3. It is suitable for cultivation in containers, borders, and hanging baskets, with interest during the spring and summer seasons. Propagation can be achieved through seed or cuttings.
About the genus
Jamesbrittenia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Scrophulariaceae, disjunctly distributed in southern Africa, Sudan and Egypt, and India and Bangladesh. Subshrubs with profuse flowering, they are amenable to containers, so a number of cultivars and hybrid cultivars have been developed for the garden trade.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Jamesbrittenia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Jamesbrittenia breviflora size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Trailing
- Foliage
- Green
- Suggested uses
- Containers, borders, hanging baskets
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Jamesbrittenia breviflora
- Propagation
- Seed, cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Good
- Disease resistance
- Good
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Jamesbrittenia breviflora?
Jamesbrittenia breviflora prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Jamesbrittenia breviflora need?
Jamesbrittenia breviflora grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Jamesbrittenia breviflora hardy in the UK?
Jamesbrittenia breviflora 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 Jamesbrittenia breviflora?
Seed, cuttings.
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