Mazus reptans 'Albus'
creeping mazus
Delivery options
- Standard £5.95
This pond plant is semi-evergreen, so it can lose some of its foliage in winter. In colder regions or more exposed gardens, it may lose it all, but then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moderately fertile, reliably moist or boggy soil
- Depth of water: 0-5cm (0-2in)
- Rate of growth: average to fast
- Flowering period: May to July
- Hardiness: fully hardy
This petite creeper, nearly evergreen in sheltered spots, forms a dense mat with toothed leaves that contribute to its ground-covering prowess. Come late spring and early summer, the landscape transforms with a profusion of tiny white flowers adorning the carpet of green. Ideal for filling the gaps between paving slabs, this alpine beauty extends its charm to various settings, excelling at the edges of ponds, streams, rock gardens, and bog gardens. With With its compact growth and delightful floral display, Mazus reptans 'Albus' offers a practical and visually appealing solution for diverse garden spaces.
Mazus tolerates a wide range of soil moisture including reliably moist or boggy soil. It can also be potted up into a pond basket and placed at the margins of a pond at a depth of 0-5cm (0-2"). Low maintenance, trim foliage at the end of the year to tidy if required. Protect from slugs and snails and divide over-large clumps in spring.