A clump-forming perennial with hairy deep green leaves. Pendent bell-shaped magenta-pink or purple-violet flowers. Needs a cool position. Max Height 20cm to 30cm. Max Spread 15cm. Flowers March to May. Partial shade. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Cortusa matthioli
A clump-forming perennial with hairy deep green leaves. Pendent bell-shaped magenta-pink or purple-violet flowers. Needs a cool position.
Additional information
| Generic | Cortusa |
|---|---|
| Species | matthioli |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 20cm, 30cm |
| Family | Primulaceae |
| Spread | 15cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | March, May |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Woodland, Rock garden |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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