Position – Full sun
Soil – Well-drained
Flowering Period –Summer and autumn
Hardiness – Hardy to tender
Anagallis are annuals or evergreen perennials, that form a gorgeous creeping habit. Narrow, short lance shaped foliage embellish attractive saucer-shaped flowers that are often incredibly vibrant in colour. Anagallis are best suited flower beds and borders or as garden edging within cottage and informal gardens. You should expect to see Anagallis grow to an approximate height of 10cm (4”) and a spread of 10-50cm (4-20”)
Anagallis are best planted in well-drained soil of sand or loam within an acidic, alkaline or neutral PH balance. Dig a hole that is the same depth and width as the root ball. Space companion plants 40cm (16”) apart and mixing a generous amount of peat moss to the planting area, mixing thoroughly to keep the ground moist. Water thoroughly and deeply to settle the soil into place. Anagallis are best positioned in an area of full sun.
New plantings should be watered daily for the first fortnight. After this period, water every 2-3 days. Prune plants freely to maintain the desired shape and size of your Anagallis. Remove old or dead flowers to keep the plant looking healthy.
It is possible to propagate Anagallis by seed sown in spring.
