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Phylliopsis hillieri Sprite

Phylliopsis hillieri Sprite

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Small spring bush with tender pink flower bells.
Height at maturity
30 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -18°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

x Phylliopsis hillieri 'Sprite' is a small evergreen bush for acidic soil, reaching a height of 25-30cm. Its delicate pink bell-shaped flowers appear in spring, grouped in clusters. Its habit is upright and compact. Its foliage resembles that of heathers.

Its small size naturally makes it suitable for the foreground of borders or in containers.

It requires an acidic soil that remains moist throughout the year.

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Plant habit

Height at maturity 30 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Habit irregular, bushy
Growth rate slow

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time May
Flowering description Pink bells.

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour medium green
Foliage description Evergreen.

Botanical data

Genus

Phylliopsis

Species

hillieri

Cultivar

Sprite

Family

Ericaceae

Product reference75711

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Planting and care

Choose a shady or semi-shady location. Install it in a cool, light and strictly acidic soil (peat soil bag is essential if your soil is not acidic). On dry soil, mulch to retain moisture. Being small in size, it can also be suitable for small gardens and containers.

Planting period

Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Type of use Border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -18°C (USDA zone 7a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Experienced
Planting density 7 per m2
Exposure Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Acidic, moist.

Care

Soil moisture Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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