Peltoboykinia watanabei - P9

Description
The Boykinie (Peltoboykinia watanabei) is a clump-forming perennial that produces creamy yellow flowers from May to June. Its oval, lobed leaves are medium green in colour. In a semi-shady to shady location with humus-rich, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and is approx. 50 cm wide. The Boykinie is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Boykinia watanabei, Saxifraga watanabei.

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Boykinie are medium green, oval, pointed-lobed.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Boykinie has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Nest-forming.

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

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Flower
Peltoboykinia watanabei forms creamy yellow flowers from May.

Use
Woodland edge, undergrowth