About
A heath-like dwarf shrub to 20cm in height, with glossy oblong leaves and terminal racemes of open bell-shaped deep purplish-pink flowers 1cm across in late spring.
About the genus
× Phylliopsis are dwarf evergreen shrubs, hybrids between species of Phyllodoce and Kalmiopsis, with small, oblong, glossy dark green leaves and terminal racemes of small open-bell-shaped flowers in late spring
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery, Shrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesRock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, acid, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
PruningNo pruning required, but trim back to keep neat if required
PropagationPropagate by taking semi-hardwood cuttings in mid to late summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free