Chaenostoma cordatum 'Snowflake'
bacopa 'Snowflake'
- Position: full sun
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or general-purpose compost for containers
- Rate of growth: fast
- Flowering period: June to September
- Hardiness: half hardy (needs frost protection)
Native to South Africa, bacopa are evergreen perennials that are popular as trailing annual summer bedding plants with their long flowering season from summer through to autumn. 'Snowflake' has small, toothed, ovate leaves and racemes of white flowers, perfect for floriferous hanging basket and pot displays.
For pots and containers, choose a general purpose compost and water plants well once planted, continuing to do so throughout the growing season. To promote long flowering, deadhead any spent flowers. Add either a slow-release fertiliser to the compost, or apply a liquid feed each week during the summer.