Overview
Lysimachia christinae 'Zixin' is a bushy, clump forming, columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Lysimachia, part of the Primulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lysimachia christinae 'Zixin' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, flower borders and beds, wildlife gardens and wildflower meadow.
About
Lysimachia christinae 'Zixin' is a deciduous cultivar of the Lysimachia genus, known for its bushy, clump-forming, and columnar upright habit. As a member of the Primulaceae family, it thrives in full sun or partial shade and suits south- or west-facing aspects in both exposed and sheltered locations. This cultivar adapts well to various soil types, including clay, loam, and sand, across a range of pH levels, and prefers moist but well-drained or poorly-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for diverse garden settings such as city gardens, coastal areas, and wildlife gardens, with interest in spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Lysimachia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Lysimachia christinae 'Zixin' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump forming, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds, Wildlife gardens, Wildflower meadow
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lysimachia christinae 'Zixin'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Slugs and snails
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Lysimachia christinae 'Zixin'?
Lysimachia christinae 'Zixin' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Lysimachia christinae 'Zixin' need?
Lysimachia christinae 'Zixin' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to poorly-drained.
Is Lysimachia christinae 'Zixin' hardy in the UK?
Lysimachia christinae 'Zixin' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Lysimachia christinae 'Zixin'?
Seed, Division.
More in the Lysimachia genus
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- Lysimachia atropurpurea 'Beaujolais'
- Lysimachia clethroides
- Lysimachia congestiflora
- Lysimachia ephemerum
- Lysimachia mauritiana
- Lysimachia minoricensis
- Lysimachia ephemrum