About
This heath-like, dwarf shrub with tiny, leathery, evergreen leaves clothing the shoots. The pink, urn-shaped flowers, carried above the leaves,have a main flush in late spring to early summer,then flower intermittently until autumn.
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
AspectWest-facing, East-facing, South-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
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 usesCity and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, 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 taking semi-hardwood cuttings in mid to late summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free