Overview
Junellia azorelloides is a plant with a low-growing, cushion-forming habit in the genus Junellia, part of the Verbenaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Junellia azorelloides grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include rock gardens and alpine beds.
About
Junellia azorelloides is a low-growing, cushion-forming cultivar of the genus Junellia, which belongs to the Verbenaceae family. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun on a south-facing, exposed aspect, preferring dry, fertile, well-drained soils such as loam or sand with an acid to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is well suited for rock gardens and alpine beds. Its season of interest spans spring and summer, and it can be propagated by seed or division.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Junellia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Junellia azorelloides size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Low-growing, Cushion-forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Rock gardens, Alpine beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Junellia azorelloides
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- High
- Disease resistance
- High
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Junellia azorelloides?
Junellia azorelloides prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Junellia azorelloides need?
Junellia azorelloides grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays dry.
Is Junellia azorelloides hardy in the UK?
Junellia azorelloides 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 Junellia azorelloides?
Seed, Division.