Question to Arnebia pulchra

[Hans J]

Hi all ,

I have sown before two years some seeds of this plant ( a friend has send it me ) - but I know nothing about this plants .
Only one of this seedlings has survived .....

Maybe anybody here grow this plant too and can give me a answer to my questions :
Are they hardy outside ? ( I have this pot taken in my greenhouse in winter )
What like this plants : sun ,shade ,semishade ....?
Which kind of soil : calcy ,acid ...
Which conditions : wet , dry ,......

Thank you for all advices
Hans

[Luc Gilgemyn]

Hi Hans,
I've been growing this plant for a number of years now without any problems in one of my raised beds outside in the garden.
It's in full sun in my normal garden soil, which is sandy/loam with added grit for improved drainage.

I find it very attractive, especially with the brown markings that change and disappear as the flower ages.

Too bad only one seedling turned up - I hope it survives 
If not, let me know and I can try to get some seed for you next summer.

[Hans J]

Hi Luc ,

Thank you - I'm glad for your answer 
Do you think I should plant it out now ( it is still in a pot ) or would it better in spring ?
Thank you for your friendly offer with seeds - but I'm normally not so interested in this kind of plant ...
But the flowers looks really attractive !!!

[mark smyth]

lovely plant seen and in all gardens in Czech Republic

[Luc Gilgemyn]

Hi Hans,

I think it might be wise to let it overwinter in the shelter of your greenhouse (that is, if you have any space left... ) and plant it out in early Spring.

[Hans J]

Hi Luc ,

OK -I will follow your advice and plant it out in spring 
I think I have a nice place for this plant in my garden .
Are they big when mature ?
Must I prune it ?

[shelagh]

Hi Hans, I've always thought this was an attractive little plant and we found it growing outside quite happily at Tartu Botanic Garden in Estonia.

[Luc Gilgemyn]

Hi Hans,

Mine looks quite a bit smaller than the one Shelagh posted.
The rosettes are ground hugging and the flowers are no more than 7 or 10 cm high. All I do is remove the inforescence when it has finished flowering - which is late Spring.
It is very well behaved.

[mark smyth]

Shelagh your top photos shows the plant growing horizontally!

[shelagh]

Sorry Mark, I forgot to turn it round, I mean it is Monday morning give a girl a break.
 

[Hans J]

Hi Shelag and Luc,

Sorry for my late answer - but I had a really busy day....
Thank you for all this informations and pictures ....
I hope I can show in next year also a pic with flowers

Many greetings
Hans