Overview

Pritzelago 'Icecube' is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Pritzelago, part of the Brassicaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Pritzelago 'Icecube' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include houseplants, patio and container plants, bedding, conservatory and greenhouse and cut flowers.

About

Pritzelago 'Icecube' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Pritzelago genus, which belongs to the Brassicaceae family. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun, ideally in a south- or west-facing, sheltered position. It prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for use as a houseplant, in patios and containers, bedding, conservatories, greenhouses, and as cut flowers. Interest in this cultivar is primarily during spring and summer, and it can be propagated by division in spring.

About the genus

Hornungia is a small genus of plants in the family Brassicaceae. It currently contains three species that have previously been classified as members of other genera, including Hutchinsia and Pritzelago. The genera, and sometimes several others, are usually treated as synonyms.

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

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Pritzelago

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing or West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Pritzelago 'Icecube' size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Houseplants, Patio and container plants, Bedding, Conservatory and greenhouse, Cut flowers

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Pritzelago 'Icecube'

Propagation

Division in spring

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions