About
A herbaceous perennial to 1m with large, dark green, highly divided leaves. They appear in late spring and last to autumn, gradually maturing to pink. The blooms are made up of jade-green bracts surrounding small, black flowers.
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, Partial shade
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
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, well-drained soil in sun or semi-shade. Will not tolerate winter wet
PruningCut down flowering stems in late autumn
PropagationPropagate by division or by root cuttings in autumn
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free