Overview

Succisella is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Succisella, part of the Caprifoliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Succisella grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildflower meadow and flower borders and beds.

About

Succisella is a clump-forming cultivar of a genus comprising about five species of flowering deciduous perennials native to Europe. These plants have spoon-shaped leaves and produce spherical flowers in shades from bluish-pink to white on upright, branching stems during summer. Suitable for a variety of garden settings including cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, and flower borders, it thrives in fertile, well-drained soils ranging from clay to sand and tolerates both acid and neutral pH. It is hardy in the UK (H6) and prefers full sun to partial shade in exposed or sheltered locations.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Succisella

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained, Poorly-drained

Aspect

East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

Succisella size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Herbaceous Perennial

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Cottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Succisella

Propagation

Seed

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions