Leptinella
Leptinella
Leptinella potentillina
Leptinella potentillina
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- Dense ground-covering carpet with fine, striking leaves.
- Perfect for rock and wall gardens and tight spaces between stones.
- Low-maintenance and easy to care for.
- Outcompetes weeds through rapid spreading and dense growth.
- Summer bloomer with delicate flowers that add texture.
Leptinella potentillina is a compact, creeping plant with delicate, fern-like leaves. It forms a neat green mat that fills gaps between stones and along paths, delivering a natural, calm presence in any garden.
Its growth is steady and adaptable, with a strong tolerance for varied soils and light. This adaptable species offers a hardy habit that thrives across seasons.
A reliable addition to a plant collection, Leptinella potentillina brings texture and freshness to outdoor spaces, creating a quiet, enduring ground cover.
Care and watering
Leptinella potentillina needs well-drained, moderately moist soil. Water when the top inch dries; avoid soggy pots and overwatering in winter.
Maintenance
Keep it tidy by trimming after flowering and removing spent leaves. Refresh potting mix lightly each season.
Location
Prefers sun to partial shade with cool roots; use as a low ground cover in borders, rock gardens, or containers with excellent drainage.
Tips
Mulch lightly, avoid crowding, ensure good airflow, and monitor for snails.
The Leptinella potentillina "Pin-cushion plant" brings with fine, cushiony leaves a light, graphic texture in borders and containers. The compact growth habit creates a dense green carpet that serves as a subtle counterpart to ornamental grasses and flowering beds.
As a summer bloomer and ideal for rock and wall gardens, this cultivar accentuates eye-catching leaves and adds playfulness to any plant palette.
| Flowering months | |
|---|---|
| Density per m2 | 9 to 12 |
| Standing | Part shade, Full sun |
| Properties | Winter hardy., Evergreen., Rotting plant., Ground cover. |
| Flower color | Yellow, Green |
| Leaf color | Grey, Brown |
Delivery costs
| BE € 4,95 | NL € 5,95 |
| DE € 6,95 | FR € 9,95 |
| AT € 14,95 | DK € 16,95 |
| IT € 16,95 | ES € 19,95 |
| SK € 19,95 | CZ € 19,95 |
| SE € 20,95 | IE € 20,95 |
| LU € 20,95 |
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