Overview
Pimelea drupacea is a matforming alpine rockery in the genus Pimelea, part of the Thymelaeaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Pimelea drupacea grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, patio and container plants, coastal and rock garden.
About
Pimelea drupacea, commonly known as cherry rice-flower, is a species of flowering plant in the family Thymelaeaceae and is endemic to south-eastern Australia. It is a shrub with elliptic leaves arranged in opposite pairs, and head-like clusters of white, tube-shaped flowers surrounded by two or four leaves. In the garden it prefers full sun and loam and sand soil. In UK gardens it is half-hardy and may need winter protection in colder areas (RHS H3). Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, patio and container plants, coastal and rock garden. It tolerates acid and neutral soils, well-drained conditions and south-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Pimelea
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Pimelea drupacea size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery, Shrubs
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Coastal, Rock garden
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Pimelea drupacea
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed in containers in a cold frame in spring
- Pest resistance
- Glasshouse red spider mite may be a problem in dry glasshouse conditions
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Pimelea drupacea?
Pimelea drupacea prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Pimelea drupacea need?
Pimelea drupacea grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Pimelea drupacea hardy in the UK?
Pimelea drupacea has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Pimelea drupacea?
Propagate by seed in containers in a cold frame in spring.
