A tufted alpine with dark green leaves with wavy margins. Upward-facing, widely bell-shaped, deep violet-blue flowers with deeper veins in summer. Max Height 5cm. Max Spread 15cm. Flowers June to August. Partial shade. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Wahlenbergia gloriosa
A tufted alpine with dark green leaves with wavy margins. Upward-facing, widely bell-shaped, deep violet-blue flowers with deeper veins in summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Wahlenbergia |
|---|---|
| Species | gloriosa |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | violet, blue |
| Soil | Sandy |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 5cm |
| Family | Campanulaceae |
| Spread | 15cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Rock garden, Alpine house |
| Toxicity | |
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