Leptinella squalida 'Platt's Black' - P9

Description
The Leptinella 'Platt´s Black' (Leptinella squalida) is a flat, cushion-forming, winter-green perennial that produces yellow flowers from June to August. Its feathery leaves are dark red in colour. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 5 cm and grows to a width of approx. 25 cm. The Leptinella 'Platt´s Black' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cotula squalida, Leptinella angustata 'Platt's Black'.

Bulletpoints
* very beautiful in containers * evergreen * easy to care for

leaves
The winter-green leaves of the Leptinella 'Platt´s Black' are dark red, pinnate.

Frost hardiness
The Leptinella 'Platt´s Black' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Flat, cushion-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
In harsh locations, sun protection is only recommended in the event of frost.

Flower
Leptinella squalida 'Platt´s Black' forms yellow flowers from June.

Use
Tubs, group planting, rock garden, ground cover, steppe garden, grave