Bog Pimpernel | Anagallis tenella
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Bog Pimpernel
Anagallis tenella
- Tiny, fragrant rose pink flowers nestle in a carpet of evergreen foliage
- Anagallis, the genus name, means 'to delight again' - referring to the reopening of the flowers each morning when the sun shines.
- Flowers from June right through to September
- A low maintenance native plant, it's hardy, disease resistant and requires no pruning
- This low growing plant is perfect as groundcover in a sunny spot
- Ideal planted in shallow water as a pond marginal or as part of a rock or bog garden
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, the Bog Pimpernel is well-suited to being grown in a pot, provided it is kept in consistently moist or waterlogged soil.
How big does it get?
The Bog Pimpernel is a very low-growing plant, reaching just 5 cm in height but spreading to 30-45 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Bog Pimpernel grows best in full sun to partial shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Bog Pimpernel prefers a consistently moist, humus-rich soil, often thriving in damp garden borders or pond margins.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Bog Pimpernel thrives in damp conditions and requires regular watering to maintain consistently moist soil.
Will this plant need pruning?
The Bog Pimpernel should be cut back to about 5 cm above the soil level in late autumn before temperatures drop below 5°C.
How hardy is this plant?
Anagallis tenella is hardy (H4), withstanding temperatures down to -10°C, but may struggle in the harshest winters of northern Scotland.
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