About
This compact, evergreen shrub to 40cm tall and wide forming a low mound of small, glossy, linear to oblong leaves. Clusters of bell-shaped, pinky-purple flowers about 1cm across are borne freely in long, slender racemes from late spring into early summer.
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
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, acid, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
PruningNo pruning necessary. Can clip over after flowering to keep neat
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free