Pretty bell-shaped white flowers (large than the type) on slender stem. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 25cm. Flowers April to May. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Cassiope mertensiana var. gracilis
Pretty bell-shaped white flowers (large than the type) on slender stem
	
	
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								| Generic | Cassiope  | 
		
|---|---|
| Species | mertensiana  | 
		
| Varietry | var. gracilis  | 
		
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | white  | 
		
| Soil | Lime-free, Acidic  | 
		
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade  | 
		
| Foliage | Evergreen  | 
		
| Height | 15cm  | 
		
| Family | Ericaceae  | 
		
| Spread | 25cm  | 
		
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming  | 
		
| Fragrance | FALSE  | 
		
| Foliage Colour | green  | 
		
| Flowers From | April, May  | 
		
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist  | 
		
| Protection | Sheltered site  | 
		
| Hardiness | Hardy  | 
		
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting  | 
		
| Care | Cut back after flowering  | 
		
| Border | Rock garden, Woodland  | 
		
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Cut back flowered shoots to encourage new growth  | 
		
| Pruning Time | After flowering  | 
		
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | Keep free from weeds  | 
		
| Propagation | Stem cuttings  | 
		
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