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Edraianthus- (Edraianthus)
Edraianthus serpyllifolius |
It is easy to see the family resemblance to the Campanulas. This
low-growing plant produces tight clumps of tufted foliage from which trailing
stems arise. The flowers are open bells or blue, white or occasionally purple-
they appear on short stalks in June and July. Not a difficult plant, but
it is occasionally short-lived. Its deep-rooting habit makes it a good choice
for dry situtations.
VARIETIES:
E.
pumilio is the pick of the bunch. It is compact - 3 in. high with a 6 in.
spread, and a mass of violet-blue flowers. These almost stemless blooms cover
much of the silvery-grey foliage. The bells are 1 in. across. For flowers
which are 2 in. wide choose
E.
serpyllifolius
(Wahlenbergia
serpyllifolius) -Height 6 in., spread 1 ft. The large violet blooms form a ring
around the edge of the tufted clumps. The variety
'Major' has the largest blooms.
E.
graminifolius has grassy leaves and almost stemless blue-purple
flowers.
SITE
& SOIL:
Requires well-drained gritty soil - thrives in full sun.
PROPAGATION:
Sow seeds or plant stem cuttings in a cold frame in summer.
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