Chinese Marshflower | Mazus reptans
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Chinese Marshflower
Mazus reptans
- Prolifically blooming pale blue tubular flowers with yellow and white markings, in a carpet of brilliant green foliage
- Flowers right through summer from May to August
- A low growing semi-evergreen perennial which loves a shady spot
- An excellent groundcover plant for woodland garden schemes, shady borders or underplanting shrubs
- A low maintenance plant with no pest or disease issues
- Originates from the Himalayas
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, the Chinese Marshflower is well-suited to being grown in a pot, provided it is kept in consistently moist soil.
How big does it get?
The Chinese Marshflower is a very low-growing plant, reaching about 5 cm in height and spreading to 30 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Chinese Marshflower prefers full sun to partial shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Chinese Marshflower prefers a consistently moist, humus-rich soil, often thriving in damp garden borders.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Chinese Marshflower needs regular watering to maintain consistently moist soil throughout the growing season.
Will this plant need pruning?
The Chinese Marshflower 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?
Mazus reptans is hardy (H5), withstanding temperatures down to -15°C across most of the UK.
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