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Galax urceolata (Wandflower)
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1 hour care
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per year
0.45m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Galax urceolata
Other names
Galax rotundifolia, Galax aphylla , Wandplant , Beetleweed, Wandflower
Genus
Galax Galax
Species
G. urceolata - G. urceolata is an evergreen, spreading perennial with glossy, green, rounded heart-shaped leaves that turn red-brown in winter. It has single spike racemes of white flowers in late spring until late summer.
Galax urceolata is: Evergreen
Habit
Creeping
Flower
White in Spring; White in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Bronze in Autumn; Reddish-brown in Winter
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease free
General care
Propagation
Division in early spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Galax urceolata (Wandflower) will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Ground Cover, Underplanting, Woodland
Cultivation
Cool, moist, humus-rich, acidic soils are ideal. Plant in partial or full shade. Mulch in spring with pin needles or other acidic material.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Galax urceolata
Other names
Galax rotundifolia, Galax aphylla , Wandplant , Beetleweed, Wandflower
Genus
Galax Galax
Species
G. urceolata - G. urceolata is an evergreen, spreading perennial with glossy, green, rounded heart-shaped leaves that turn red-brown in winter. It has single spike racemes of white flowers in late spring until late summer.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Creeping
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Colour
Flower
White in Spring; White in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Bronze in Autumn; Reddish-brown in Winter
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease free
General care
Propagation
Division in early spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Galax urceolata (Wandflower) will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Ground Cover, Underplanting, Woodland
Cultivation
Cool, moist, humus-rich, acidic soils are ideal. Plant in partial or full shade. Mulch in spring with pin needles or other acidic material.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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