Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 2394

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Genus en: Bridal wreath

# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)

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Family: Saxifragaceae

Family ja: ユキノシタ

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Description en: Genus of 5 species (or 1 very variable species) of evergreen perennials from semi-shady, rocky crevices in Chile. The leaves are obovate to broadly lance-shaped, wavy-margined, softly hairy, usually pinnatisect, with several small, often rounded lobes and one large terminal lobe, 6-13cm (2 1/2-5in) long, borne in basal rosettes. Cross-shaped, 4-, occasionally 5-petalled, delicate-looking, white or pink flowers, with darker markings, are borne in long-stalked, terminal, spike-like racemes, some with basal branches. Cultivated for use in floral arrangements, bridal wreaths can be grown as edging for a border, or in a woodland or courtyard garden. In frost-prone areas, grow in a cool greenhouse or as houseplants.

Hardiness en: Frost hardy; may survive temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

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Propagation en: Sow seed at 15-24°C (59-75°F) in spring. Divide in spring.

Pests en: Trouble free.

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Update information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41