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Mazus reptans Albus

Mazus reptans Albus
Creeping Mazus, Cupflower

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The plants arrived upside down in the cardboard box. This one is one of the ones that are doing the best, I'm waiting to see...

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A pretty creeping and semi-evergreen perennial plant that loves being close to water points where it quickly forms a very low, bright green carpet. The flowering lasts from May to August, in the form of tiny bright white flowers touched with yellow. They are very bright in partial shade. It has a great effect in the gaps between paving stones or in a damp rockery, and creates lovely pots on a patio. Hardy down to -10°C (14°F), it dreads waterlogged soils in winter.
Flower size
1 cm
Height at maturity
5 cm
Spread at maturity
35 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -12°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil, Damp soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

Mazus reptans 'Albus' is the white-flowered form of the creeping mazus, perfect for quickly forming a vast ground cover that brightens up the partially shaded and moist areas of the garden. It is a small perennial groundcover plant that is often used for ornamenting the edges of ponds where it works wonders. Creeping through stems that root at the nodes, it quickly forms a low, cushion-like carpet with a beautiful vibrant green colour, which is adorned throughout summer with a multitude of tiny delicate white flowers punctuated with yellow. This plant can tolerate light foot traffic. It has a striking effect in the gaps between paving stones and in damp rockeries. It can be easily grown in pots on a patio, which allows for easy protection from heavy frosts, as well as providing a drier soil in winter. 

 

Mazus reptans 'Albus' belongs to the Mazaceae family. It is native to the wet areas of the Himalayas, where it thrives in swamps, wet meadows, and up to the edges of forests. It is a non-rhizomatous herbaceous and creeping species, with ramified and rooting stems that quickly spread to form a mat that reaches a minimum of 40cm (16in) in width but does not exceed an average height of 5cm (2in). The particularly long flowering period occurs from the middle of spring until the end of summer, depending on the climate. It consists of a multitude of small lavender-blue flowers that rise above the foliage on short peduncles. Tubular in shape, they have a small upper lip curled upwards and a lower lip divided into 3 lobes. The white, glandular, and hairy throat shows small yellow spots. The flowers give way to capsules containing seeds that easily germinate in humus-rich soil. The creeping stems bear small round leaves, 2.5cm (1in) in size, with a bright acidic green colour and finely dentate margins. The leaves persist throughout the year unless the winter is too harsh. In cold weather, they take on bronze tones. The plant can withstand temperatures as low as -10°C (14°F) in well-drained soil.

 

Mazus reptans 'Albus' is ideal for effectively covering the ground in cool to moist gardens, in regions that are not too cold. It is also perfect for adorning rockeries, moist banks, borders, the tops of walls, and of course, water features where it appreciates moist soil during the growing season. Its good tolerance to moderate trampling means it can be placed in the joints of paving or as an alternative to grass in less frequented areas. It can be combined with other ground cover plants such as Houttuynia 'Chameleon', as well as spring-flowering bulbs like crocuses or botanical narcissi, which will emerge from a beautiful and attractive green carpet throughout the year. To take over in shadier areas, consider Corsican mint (Mentha requienii). The exuberant Mazus reptans 'Albus' allows for charming decorations on a patio, with its flowering stems cascading from vases and flower pots.

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Mazus reptans Albus (Flowering) Flowering
Mazus reptans Albus (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time May to August
Flower size 1 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 5 cm
Spread at maturity 35 cm
Growth rate fast

Botanical data

Genus

Mazus

Species

reptans

Cultivar

Albus

Family

Scrophulariaceae

Other common names

Creeping Mazus, Cupflower

Origin

Himalayas

Product reference849781

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Planting and care

Mazus reptans 'Albus' is an aquatic plant, or semi-aquatic, to be planted in full sun or at most in partial shade. Plant it in spring or autumn depending on your region, in humus-rich and well-drained soil. The soil should remain moist to wet throughout the growing season, but sufficiently drained to allow the plant to survive winter. Its hardiness seems to be compromised at -10°C (14°F) in wet soil. In heavy soil, add gravel or coarse sand to the planting substrate. In poor or sandy soil, add well-decomposed compost. It generally prefers a slightly acidic to neutral substrate, low in limestone, or a peaty mineral soil such as a bog. Plan for 6 plants per square metre to quickly achieve a beautiful visual effect. 

During the weeks following planting, as well as during the first summer, water regularly, especially during abnormally dry periods. Once well established, mazus can tolerate short periods of drought, provided that care is taken to renew the organic mulch installed at its base. In harsh climates, protect it with a thick layer of dead leaves.

 

Container cultivation:

Ensure that the substrate remains moist throughout the growing season. Add liquid fertiliser to the watering every 15 days, from April to August. Reduce watering in autumn and winter. Protect your potted mazus from severe frost by placing it near south-facing walls and covering it with a winter fleece. Repot every 2 to 3 years.

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Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Rockery, Woodland edge, Pond edge
Type of use Border, Edge of border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -12°C (USDA zone 8a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Damp soil, wet

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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