Overview
Mitella x inami is a plant with a clump-forming, rhizomatous habit in the genus Mitella, part of the Saxifragaceae family, with heart-shaped, glossy foliage. Mitella x inami grows best in full shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include ground cover and woodland gardens.
About
Mitella x inami is a clump-forming, rhizomatous perennial belonging to the Saxifragaceae family. This cultivar features heart-shaped, glossy foliage and thrives in moist, neutral loam soil, ideally in full shade with a north-facing, sheltered aspect. It produces slender racemes of small, pale flowers with five fringed petals during spring and summer. Suitable for woodland gardens and as ground cover, Mitella x inami prefers fertile, well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or seed sowing. It is hardy to UK zone H5.
About the genus
Mitella is a genus of flowering plants known as miterworts or bishop's caps. Mitella species are native to temperate and arctic North America and Asia.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Mitella
- Sunlight
- Full shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist
- Aspect
- North-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Mitella x inami size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump-forming, Rhizomatous
- Foliage
- Heart-shaped, Glossy
- Suggested uses
- Ground cover, Woodland gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Mitella x inami
- Propagation
- Division, Seed sowing
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to honey fungus
- Disease resistance
- Resistant to powdery mildew
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Mitella x inami?
Mitella x inami prefers full shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Mitella x inami need?
Mitella x inami grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist.
Is Mitella x inami hardy in the UK?
Mitella x inami 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 Mitella x inami?
Division, Seed sowing.
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