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Trachystemon orientalis (Oriental trachystemon)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.5m
max. spread
Ultimate height 1m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Trachystemon orientalis

Other names: Oriental trachystemon


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Genus: Trachystemon

Species: T. orientalis - T. orientalis is a spreading perennial with sandpapery, hairy green leaves and spikes of starry blue flowers in spring.

Trachystemon orientalis is: Deciduous

Flower: Blue in Spring

Foliage: Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn

Habit: Clump-forming

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Specific pests: Slugs , Snails

Specific diseases: Powdery mildew

General care

Propagation methods: Division, Seed. REGISTER to read more...


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Trachystemon orientalis (Oriental trachystemon) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.


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Suggested uses: Banks and Slopes, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Wildlife, Woodland

Cultivation: A good ground cover for dry shade. Grow in humus-rich, fertile, moist soil in sun or shade.

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Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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