Overview
Villadia cucullata is a plant with a matforming habit in the genus Villadia, part of the Crassulaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Villadia cucullata grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include rock garden, scree bed, wall crevice, trough and alpine house.
About
Villadia cucullata is a matforming evergreen succulent belonging to the Crassulaceae family. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered position with a south- or west-facing aspect. It grows best in fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils, tolerant of acid, alkaline, and neutral pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for rock gardens, scree beds, wall crevices, troughs, and alpine houses. Interest is mainly in spring and summer, and propagation is by offsets in summer.
About the genus
Villadia is a genus of plants in the family Crassulaceae. It includes about 25 to 30 species distributed from Texas to Peru.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Villadia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Villadia cucullata size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Rock garden, scree bed, wall crevice, trough, alpine house
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Villadia cucullata
- Propagation
- Offsets in summer
- Pest resistance
- Vine weevil larvae
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Villadia cucullata?
Villadia cucullata prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Villadia cucullata need?
Villadia cucullata grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Villadia cucullata hardy in the UK?
Villadia cucullata has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Villadia cucullata?
Offsets in summer.
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