Description

Mazus reptans description

Exotic looking, purplish pink, tubular flowers in spring and summer.

The foliage can vary from bronze to green.

How easy is it to grow:
Good for the front of a border, or hanging over a wall or containers and is excellent for planting in pathways and paving. It is straightforward in most soils, including heavy or clay soils.

Common name: Creeping Mazus.

 

The best position in the garden:

Sun or semi shade.

Is it useful as a ground cover plant?

Yes, it will fill a space in the front of a flower border.

Can it be used for planting amongst paving?

Yes, it doesn’t mind being trodden on sometimes.

What type of soil:

Any reasonable soil where not too dry. Tolerates clay soil.

How much moisture:

Normal.

Hardiness and, or, lifespan:

Hardy.

Care and maintenance:

When newly planted always keep it watered until the roots have grown down and it is able to find its own moisture.

Size of plant:

Height 5 cm.
Spread 50 cm.

Planting density – to calculate how many plants are required in a planting scheme:

Allow 4 plants per square metre.

Mail order alpines, herbs, wildflowers, perennials and ornamental grasses.