Mathiasella bupleuroides 'Green Dream', 3L
£22.00
notes
An unusual herbaceous perennial, Mathiasella bupleuroides ‘Green Dream’ bears dark green, divided leaves, with nodding, jade green bracts surrounding small, black flowers. These bracts turn pink and last well into autumn. The flowerheads resemble those of lovage and angelica and make interesting additions to a floral display, either fresh or dried.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 3L
- Eventual height and Spread: 100cm (3ft 3in) x 60cm (1ft 11in)
Features
notes
An unusual herbaceous perennial, Mathiasella bupleuroides ‘Green Dream’ bears dark green, divided leaves, with nodding, jade green bracts surrounding small, black flowers. These bracts turn pink and last well into autumn. The flowerheads resemble those of lovage and angelica and make interesting additions to a floral display, either fresh or dried.
Insights
Native to Mexico, this genus was named in honour of California plantswoman Mildred Esther Mathias, who first discovered it in 1954.
Details
- Flowers: April - June
- Borderline Hardy
Planting
- All soil types
- South or West aspects
- Full sun or partial sunlight
- Sheltered
Care
- Avoid waterlogged soil - will not tolerate winter wet
- Deadhead flowers to prolong flowering
- Will need winter protection in colder areas
- Cut back flowering stems in late autumn
Some images courtesy of Denis Plants.
Glossary
Cottage Garden
