Umbilicus oppositifolius 'Jim's Pride'
Lamb's tail
Also known as Chiastophyllum 'Frosted Jade', Chiastophyllum oppositifolium 'Jim's Pride'
- Height × spread
- 0.15m × 0.3m
- Position
- Tolerates full sun, likes part shade, tolerates light shade
- Hardiness
- Cold to -15C (RHS H5)
- Flowers
- Summer
Availability
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About this plant
This wonderful variety of Chiastophyllum has fresh green leaves with cream variegation around the edges. Pale yellow flowers come in early summer, but don't amount to much compared to the foliage. The freshness of the foliage effect of this plant is a delight when it is grown well. Tuck this into a corner of a rockery or raised bed, shaded by rocks.
- Flower colour
- Yellow
- Foliage colour
- Green, White
- Variegated
- Yes
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Prostrate
- Height
- 0.15m
- Spread
- 0.3m
- Season of interest
- Summer
- Flowers in
- Summer
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Garden style
- Shady court, Rock garden
- Sun or shade
- Tolerates full sun, likes part shade, tolerates light shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Damp and wet soil, Well drained soil
- Hardiness
- Cold to -15C (RHS H5)
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed with slow release fertiliser
Apply a general purpose slow release fertiliser, spreading it around the root area of the plant as it is coming into growth. (Or apply a liquid feed at regular intervals throughout the growing season.)
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost as a single annual procedure.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water to keep the soil moist
For best results, this plant needs soil that is always moist. Water deeply and regularly as soon as soil appears dry. Even for established plants in the ground, a dry week can cause problems with some soils. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather. Or install an automatic irrigation system which will do the hard work for you, even when you are away on holiday.
Without regular watering some plants never fully regain their beauty.