Overview
Thlaspi stylosum is a low-growing, compact annual biennial in the genus Thlaspi, part of the Brassicaceae family, with basal rosettes, lance-shaped leaves foliage. Thlaspi stylosum grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include alpine gardens, rockeries, troughs and containers.
About
Thlaspi stylosum is a low-growing, compact cultivar of the Thlaspi genus, belonging to the Brassicaceae family. It forms basal rosettes of lance-shaped leaves and thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect. Best grown in neutral, well-drained loam soil, it is hardy to UK zone H5. This cultivar is suitable for alpine gardens, rockeries, troughs, and containers, with interest in spring and summer. It requires watering during establishment and can be propagated by seed or division.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Thlaspi
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Thlaspi stylosum size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial
- Habit
- Low-growing, compact
- Foliage
- Basal rosettes, lance-shaped leaves
- Suggested uses
- Alpine gardens, rockeries, troughs, containers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Thlaspi stylosum
- Propagation
- Seed, division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-resistant
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-resistant
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Thlaspi stylosum?
Thlaspi stylosum prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Thlaspi stylosum need?
Thlaspi stylosum grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Thlaspi stylosum hardy in the UK?
Thlaspi stylosum has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Thlaspi stylosum?
Seed, division.
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- Thlaspibastard cress
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