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, gravel garden and flower borders and beds.
About
Mathiasella bupleuroides 'Green Dream' is a bushy, herbaceous perennial in the Apiaceae family. This deciduous plant grows to between 0.5 and 1 metre in height and spread, reaching full size within 2 to 5 years. It thrives in well-drained soils including chalk, loam, and sand, and tolerates a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Suitable for full sun or partial shade, it prefers a sheltered position with a south- or west-facing aspect. 'Green Dream' offers seasonal interest from spring through to winter.
About the genus
Mathiasella is a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Apiaceae. It is in the Tribe Selineae. The genus only contains one known species, Mathiasella bupleuroides Constance & C.L.Hitchc.
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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, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Mathiasella bupleuroides 'Green Dream'
- Propagation
- Division, Root cuttings in autumn
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
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 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 an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Mathiasella bupleuroides 'Green Dream'?
Division, Root cuttings in autumn.
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