About
Rick' is a clump-forming, rhizomatous perennial to around 30cm tall with ovate to broadly elliptic, variegated foliage comprising creamy-white centres with irregular green margins. Soft creamy-yellow, bell-shaped, pendant flowers are borne at the end of short, wirystems in spring and followed by orange fruit.
About the genus
Prosartes are herbaceous perennials, arising from short rhizomes, with upright stems bearing alternate leaves and hanging, white or greenish-yellow flowers in pairs or small clusters
Growing conditions
SunlightFull shade, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, East-facing, North-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a cool, moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial or full shade
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by division of rhizomes in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free