About
A dwarf, evergreen shrub to 25cm high, with glossy leaves and pale pink, bell-shaped flowers in spring. A good plant for a shady corner of the rock garden.
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
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
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 height2-5 years
Suggested usesRock garden, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, acid soil in deep or partial shade. The soil must be reliably moist all year
PruningPruning group 10
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free