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Parahebe 'Avalanche' (P)

Delicate Beauty for Garden Borders

Parahebe 'Avalanche', commonly known as Parahebe, is a compact, semi-evergreen to evergreen shrub forming low, spreading mounds of dark green, coarsely serrated leaves. In summer, it produces short spikes of white saucer-like flowers, each with an irregular purple ring around their eye. This plant is perfect for adding a touch of elegance to garden borders, rock gardens, or as ground cover.

Why Choose Parahebe 'Avalanche' (P)?

• Delicate Flowers: White flowers with purple markings create a beautiful contrast against the green foliage.

• Low Maintenance: Easy to grow and care for, making it suitable for gardeners of all levels.

• Versatile Planting: Ideal for borders, rock gardens, and ground cover.

• Attractive Foliage: Serrated green leaves provide year-round interest.

• Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees and other pollinators, supporting local biodiversity.

Care Instructions

Light Requirements: Thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil. Tolerates a range of soil types, including loam, clay, and sand.

Watering: Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, especially during dry spells. Avoid waterlogging the soil.

Fertiliser: Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to encourage healthy growth and abundant flowering.

Pruning: Remove any misplaced or frost-damaged branches in late spring. Protect from severe winter weather. Deadhead regularly to promote the growth of more blooms. Cut back after flowering to maintain a tidy appearance.

Planting Advice

• Spacing: Space plants approximately 30-50 cm apart to allow for healthy growth and air circulation.

• Planting Time: Best planted in autumn or spring.

• Propagation: Propagate by seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe, or by semi-ripe cuttings in early or midsummer.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Parahebe 'Avalanche' (P)

• Common Name: Parahebe

• Flower Colour: White with purple markings

• Foliage Colour: Dark green, serrated

• Mature Height: 0.1-0.5 meters

• Mature Spread: 0.1-0.5 meters

• Habit: Low, spreading

• Hardiness: Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Acidity: Acid, alkaline, neutral

• Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained

• Life Cycle: Semi-evergreen to evergreen perennial

• Scented: No

• Pollinator-Friendly: Yes

Where to Use Parahebe 'Avalanche' (P)

• Ideal for adding a touch of elegance to garden borders and rock gardens.

• Perfect for ground cover in front of borders or along pathways.

• Suitable for growing in containers for a charming patio display.

Parahebe 'Avalanche' (P) brings delicate beauty and year-round interest to any garden, making it a versatile and attractive choice for gardeners looking to enhance their outdoor spaces.