About
A herbaceous perennial to 1.5m tall with lobed green leaves. Umbels of small green to black flowers enclosed within green bracts that become pink-tinted with age are borne from summer into autumn.
About the genus
Mathiasella are perennials, producing terminal umbels of long-lasting green, nodding bell-shaped flowers which gradually turn pink from spring through to autumn.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden
Native toMexico
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, well-drained soil in sun or semi-shade. Will not tolerate winter wet
PruningRemove flowering stems in autumn
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free