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Scleranthus uniflorus Bronze

Scleranthus uniflorus Bronze

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The scleranthus plants are magnificent ground covers. I didn't know about this bronze variety that should better withstand the sun than the green variety; To be continued!

Didier, 02/12/2020

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An extraordinary evergreen ground cover, resembling a bronze-coloured moss carpet. This cold-resistant perennial spreads quite rapidly and creates unique coverage for small areas. It bears inconspicuous white flowers. This young plant is perfect in a Japanese-style setting or in a moist rock garden. Plant it in a sunny position in moist but well-drained soil with a slightly acidic tendency.
Flower size
5 mm
Height at maturity
10 cm
Spread at maturity
80 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -15°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Flowering time May to June
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Description

Scleranthus uniflorus 'Bronze' is a curious little perennial plant that grows a bit like a bronze-coloured moss carpet, but in sunny or semi-shaded areas. It can cover small surfaces in a unique way. Plant it in a zen or Japanese-style setting, a moist rock garden by the edge of a water body, a miniature garden, or at the base of a larger plant in a flower pot or planter. It is a hardy New Zealand plant, attractive all year round, but it has some requirements. It will only thrive in consistently moist but well-drained, fertile, light, and slightly acidic soil.
 

Scleranthus uniflorus is native to New Zealand. It belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family, just like carnations. The 'Bronze' variety only differs from it by the colour of its foliage, which is tinted with beautiful bronze shades. It first develops into a low and very dense cushion 5cm (2in) in height, then spreads to reach a diameter of about 80cm (32in) in the space of 5 years. With time, the cushion tends to rise up to 10 to 15cm (4 to 6in) off the ground, forming lovely mounds. Its foliage is tiny. It is composed of countless leaves gathered in clusters along very short stems. In May-June, the stems bear inconspicuous white-yellowish to greenish flowers. The foliage persists all year round, even in periods of frost.

 

Scleranthus uniflorus likes humid and gently sunny climates and moist rock gardens. Perfectly hardy, this elegant ground cover is highly appreciated in zen or Japanese-inspired settings. It is ideal for providing a mossy look to large round stones near a small waterfall, for example. It can also be planted by the edge of a stone staircase or a gravel path, or in original containers (copper, zinc) on a patio, according to each gardener's desires. It can be planted with Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron', or ornamental horsetails (Equisetum japonicum or E. hyemale), planted in buried pots to limit their growth. 

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Scleranthus uniflorus Bronze (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time May to June
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 5 mm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour bronze

Plant habit

Height at maturity 10 cm
Spread at maturity 80 cm
Growth rate fast

Botanical data

Genus

Scleranthus

Species

uniflorus

Cultivar

Bronze

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Origin

Oceania

Product reference851621

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Planting and care

Scleranthus 'Bronze' thrives in well-drained, even rocky soil, in pockets of slightly acidic, lightweight compost that never dries out. Choose a sunny (but not scorching) or partially shaded location that will enhance the foliage colours. The soil should not dry out completely in summer, but it should be well-draining in winter. The plant is hardy down to -15°C (5°F). However, it is sensitive to cold, dry winds that can damage its foliage in winter.

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Planting period

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

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery, Woodland edge
Type of use Edge of border, Container, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -15°C (USDA zone 7b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 7 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Well-drained, light, fertile.

Care

Pruning instructions If necessary, limit its expansion by removing excess rooted stems and pruning cushions deemed too tall.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time February to March
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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