About
An attractive perennial, reaching 50-100cm, with mounding habit. It displays showy flowers.
About the genus
Vancouveria is a small genus of perennial herbs with delicate bell-shaped flowers that sweep backwards, giving the impression of them being turned inside-out. Flowers are pinkish-white to yellow on thin, upright stems in late spring to early summer. Leaves can be deciduous or evergreen and berries bright red to blue-black.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, cottage gardens
Care notes
CultivationFertile well-drained soil
PruningCut back autumn/spring
PropagationDivide 3-4 years
Pest resistanceSlugs possible
Disease resistanceMildew possible