Overview
Lyonia villosa is a plant with a bushy, upright, spreading habit in the genus Lyonia, part of the Ericaceae family, with evergreen, leathery, glossy foliage. Lyonia villosa 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 villosa 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 a sheltered, south-, east-, or west-facing aspect. This cultivar prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH and damp to moist conditions. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for shrub borders, woodland gardens, and moist areas, with interest in both spring and summer. Propagation is achieved by seed or semi-ripe cuttings.
About the genus
Lyonia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Ericaceae. There are about 39 species native to Asia and North America.
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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 villosa 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 villosa
- 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 villosa?
Lyonia villosa prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lyonia villosa need?
Lyonia villosa grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays damp to moist.
Is Lyonia villosa hardy in the UK?
Lyonia villosa 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 villosa?
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings.
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