About
Pyrola are low-growing, creeping, evergreen perennials producing leathery, basal leaves and slender, upright racemes of small, waxy, nodding, white or pink flowers in summer. A rewarding genus for a shaded, moist, woodland position.
About the genus
Pyrola, the shinleafs, are low-growing, creeping, evergreen perennials with leathery, basal rosettes of leaves and upright racemes of small, waxy, nodding flowers in white or pink. Grown in shaded, moist woodland positions.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.