Overview

Melanoseris atropurpurea is a clump forming evergreen perennial in the genus Melanoseris, part of the Asteraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Melanoseris atropurpurea grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include conservatory and greenhouse. It is native to China South-Central, Myanmar and Tibet.

About

Melanoseris atropurpurea is a clump-forming evergreen cultivar within the Melanoseris genus, part of the Asteraceae family. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing aspect with sheltered exposure, preferring fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Hardy to H1a, it is best suited for cultivation in conservatories or greenhouses. This cultivar is notable in spring and summer and can be propagated by seed, softwood cuttings, or root cuttings.

About the genus

Melanoseris is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Asteraceae.

Wikipedia contributors, "Melanoseris", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Melanoseris

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Melanoseris

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1a

Plant details

Melanoseris atropurpurea size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Evergreen perennial

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Conservatory, greenhouse

Native to

China South-Central, Myanmar, Tibet

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Melanoseris atropurpurea

Propagation

Seed, softwood cuttings, root cuttings

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions