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Pachyphragma macrophyllum

pachyphragma

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Providing a carpet of heart-shaped foliage, Pachyphragma macrophyllum is an ideal groundcover for a woodland floor or for spilling over the front edge of a partially shaded bed. Small clusters of cabbage-like, white flowers appear in early spring and these are followed by distinctive seed pods. Unfortunately the flowers do not have a particulary pleasant smell, but they look very sweet - just avoid planting it near a well-trodden path, or pinch them off when they appear.

How to care for Pachyphragma macrophyllum:

Divide large clumps in spring and protect the plant from slugs and snails.
Eventual height:
1m
Eventual spread:
0.5m
Position:

Light shade

Rate of growth:

Average

Soil:

Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil

Hardiness:

Fully hardy

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