Overview

Pseudocodon vinciflorus white is a climbing alpine rockery in the genus Pseudocodon, part of the Campanulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Pseudocodon vinciflorus white grows best in partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden and patio and container plants.

About

Pseudocodon vinciflorus white is a climbing herbaceous perennial from the genus Pseudocodon, suited to alpine rockery settings. This deciduous plant thrives in partial shade and prefers moist but well-drained fertile soils, including loam, chalk, clay, and sand, with a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for exposed or sheltered sites, favouring east, north, or west-facing aspects. Flowering in spring and summer, it is well suited to city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, as well as patio and container planting. Propagation is by seed sown outdoors in a cold frame during autumn or spring.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Pseudocodon

Sunlight

Partial shade

Soil type

Loam, Chalk, Clay, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

East-facing, North-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Pseudocodon vinciflorus white size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Alpine Rockery, Herbaceous Perennial

Habit

Climbing

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Pseudocodon vinciflorus white

Propagation

Propagate by seed in autumn or spring outside in a cold frame

Pest resistance

May be susceptible to damage by slugs and snails. May also be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite under glass

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

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