About
A trailing evergreen sub-shrub to 20cm in height, with silvery, linear leaves divided into narrow segments, and brilliant orange, beak-like flowers 3-4cm in length, in spring and summer.
About the genus
Lotus can be annuals, perennials, deciduous or evergreen shrubs, with simple or compound leaves and pea-like flowers that may be solitary or clustered
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse, Shrubs
HabitTrailing
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationTrailing, tender bedding plant for a container or for rock or gravel gardens; requires full sun for flowers, but its foliage is also valued. In cold areas grow as container plant under glass
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or semi-ripe cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free