Overview
Mathiasella bupleuroides 'Green Dream' is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Mathiasella, part of the Apiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.5-1 metres tall and 0.5-1 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Mathiasella bupleuroides 'Green Dream' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden and gravel garden.
About
Mathiasella bupleuroides 'Green Dream' is a herbaceous perennial that reaches a height of up to 1 meter. It features large, deeply lobed leaves in a rich green hue. The plant produces clusters of jade-green bracts encircling small black flowers, which emerge in late spring and continue to bloom until autumn, gradually transitioning to a pink shade as they mature.
About the genus
Mathiasella are perennial plants that form terminal umbels of durable, bell-shaped flowers. These blossoms start as green and transition to pink from spring until autumn.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Mathiasella
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Mathiasella bupleuroides 'Green Dream' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Mathiasella bupleuroides 'Green Dream'
- Cultivation
- Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in sun or semi-shade. Will not tolerate winter wet
- Pruning
- Cut down flowering stems in late autumn
- Propagation
- Propagate by division or by root cuttings in autumn
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Mathiasella bupleuroides 'Green Dream'?
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in sun or semi-shade. Will not tolerate winter wet.
Where is the best place to plant Mathiasella bupleuroides 'Green Dream'?
Mathiasella bupleuroides 'Green Dream' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Mathiasella bupleuroides 'Green Dream' need?
Mathiasella bupleuroides 'Green Dream' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
How do I prune Mathiasella bupleuroides 'Green Dream'?
Cut down flowering stems in late autumn.
How big does Mathiasella bupleuroides 'Green Dream' grow?
Mathiasella bupleuroides 'Green Dream' reaches a height of 0.5-1 metres and a spread of 0.5-1 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
Is Mathiasella bupleuroides 'Green Dream' hardy in the UK?
Mathiasella bupleuroides 'Green Dream' has a UK hardiness rating of H5.
How do I propagate Mathiasella bupleuroides 'Green Dream'?
Propagate by division or by root cuttings in autumn.