Overview
Lyonia is a plant with a bushy, upright, spreading habit in the genus Lyonia, part of the Ericaceae family, with evergreen, leathery, glossy foliage. Lyonia grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include shrub borders, woodland gardens and moist areas.
About
Lyonia is a bushy, upright, and spreading evergreen shrub belonging to the Ericaceae family. It features leathery, glossy foliage and thrives in full sun or partial shade, ideally in sheltered, south-, east-, or west-facing positions. This cultivar prefers well-drained loam or sandy soils with acid to neutral pH and damp to moist conditions. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is well suited to shrub borders, woodland gardens, and moist areas. Interest is mainly in spring and summer, and it can be propagated by seed or semi-ripe cuttings.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Lyonia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Damp, Moist
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Lyonia size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Bushy, Upright, Spreading
- Foliage
- Evergreen, Leathery, Glossy
- Suggested uses
- Shrub borders, Woodland gardens, Moist areas
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lyonia
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-resistant
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-resistant
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Lyonia?
Lyonia prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lyonia need?
Lyonia grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays damp to moist.
Is Lyonia hardy in the UK?
Lyonia has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Lyonia?
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings.
