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Edraianthus serpyllifolius (Rocky bells)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.05m
Max height
Max height
0.15m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Edraianthus serpyllifolius
Other names
Rocky bells, Grassy bells, Wahlenbergia serpyllifolius
Genus
Edraianthus Edraianthus
Species
E. serpyllifolius - E. serpyllifolius is a mat-forming, evergreen perennial with tufts of linear to spoon-shaped, dark green leaves and short stems bearing dark violet flowers in summer.
Edraianthus serpyllifolius is: Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Compact
Flower
Violet in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Little to no pruning required.
Propagation methods
Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Edraianthus serpyllifolius (Rocky bells) will reach a height of 0.05m and a spread of 0.15m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises, Rock, Gravel, Containers
Cultivation
Grow in humus-rich, sharply drained, preferably alkaline soil in sun. Dislikes winter wet.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Edraianthus serpyllifolius
Other names
Rocky bells, Grassy bells, Wahlenbergia serpyllifolius
Genus
Edraianthus Edraianthus
Species
E. serpyllifolius - E. serpyllifolius is a mat-forming, evergreen perennial with tufts of linear to spoon-shaped, dark green leaves and short stems bearing dark violet flowers in summer.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Compact
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Colour
Flower
Violet in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
General care
Pruning
Little to no pruning required.
Propagation methods
Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Edraianthus serpyllifolius (Rocky bells) will reach a height of 0.05m and a spread of 0.15m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises, Rock, Gravel, Containers
Cultivation
Grow in humus-rich, sharply drained, preferably alkaline soil in sun. Dislikes winter wet.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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| Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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