About
This evergreen shrub to 1m in height, with dark green, lance-shaped leaves and dense spikes of white 2-lipped flowers protruding from eye-catching bright yellow bracts.
About the genus
Pachystachys can be perennials or shrubs, with simple, evergreen leaves and 2-lipped tubular flowers in erect terminal spikes, with large, often colourful bracts
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1B
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse, Shrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesSub-tropical, Patio and container plants
Native toPeru
Care notes
CultivationGrow outdoors in moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered, frost-free area. Grow under glass in peat-free, loam-based compost in full light with high humidity
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to glasshouse whitefly and glasshouse red spider mite under glass
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free