Heloniopsis orientalis 'Snow White'
- Perennial
- 20-30 cm high
- Light-coloured flowers
- Valuable foliage plant
- Evergreen
Longer, elliptical leaves, in a conspicuous rosette. Luxuriant inflorescence with a whorl of pure white flowers on a 25 cm high stem.
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Garden use
Use
Site and growing conditions
For wildlife and biodiversity
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 8 - 12 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 20 - 30 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | March - May |
| Flower colour | white |
| Leaf colour | light green |
| Growth habit | ascending |
| Growth rate | fast, medium |
| Hardiness | down to about -20°C |
Site conditions
| Light | sunny, morning sun, evening sun, open shade, filtered |
|---|---|
| Moisture | average, moist |
| Soil | light, normal |
| Soil fertility | normal, high |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Heloniopsis orientalis 'Snow White' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Heloniopsis |
| Family | Melianthaceae |
| Breeder | Kelly Dodson |
| Origin | Asia |