About
A tropical evergreen shrub from the mountains of Southeast Asia, with a compact (zollingeri, after botanist Zollinger) habit, small, leathery, dark green leaves and small, urn-shaped flowers in short racemes, followed by small berries. A botanical curiosity for warm, humid glasshouse collections.
About the genus
Valeriana can be annuals, herbaceous perennials or evergreen shrubs, with simple or pinnately lobed leaves and terminal sprays of small, white, pink or yellow flowers
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant after last frost in fertile soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly.
PropagationGrow from seed in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.