Pimelea — 6 species
Botanical species in the genus Pimelea recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Pimelea arenaria
Pimelea arenaria
Family: Thymelaeaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a lime-free peaty well-drained loam in a sunny position. This species is not very hardy in Britain, the plants usually require greenhouse protection but could succeed outdoors in the mildest areas of the country. A very ornamental plant but it is rather slow growing.
Full cultivation guide →Pimelea axiflora
Pimelea axiflora
Family: Thymelaeaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this plant and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, but there is an alpine form that only grows about 50cm tall and it is likely that this form will succeed outdoors in the mildest areas of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a lime-free peaty well-drained loam in a sunny position.
Full cultivation guide →Pimelea ligustrina
Pimelea ligustrina
Family: Thymelaeaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a lime-free peaty well-drained loam in a sunny position. This species is not very hardy in Britain, the plants usually require greenhouse protection but they succeed outdoors in the Scilly Isles and probably in the mildest areas of the mainland. There is an alpine form that grows only 1 metre tall, this would probably be somewhat hardier.
Full cultivation guide →Pimelea microcephala
Pimelea microcephala
Family: Thymelaeaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a lime-free peaty well-drained loam in a sunny position.
Full cultivation guide →Pimelea pauciflora
Pimelea pauciflora
Family: Thymelaeaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a lime-free peaty well-drained loam in a sunny position. This species is not very hardy in Britain, the plants usually require greenhouse protection but they could succeed outdoors in the mildest areas of the country. Rather slow growing.
Full cultivation guide →Pimelea prostrata
Pimelea prostrata
Family: Thymelaeaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a lime-free peaty well-drained loam. Prefers a deep cool root run in a sunny position. This species is not very hardy in Britain, the plants usually require greenhouse protection but they could succeed outdoors in the mildest areas of the country if given protection from severe weather.
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