Andes cushion is an evergreen ground cover with attractive flowers.
The Andean cushion resembles the moss saxifrage, but is not related to it. The ground-covering plant delights every observer with its beautiful dark green foliage. Especially during the flowering season from June to July it is a feast for the eyes. Then the perennial adorns itself with delicate yellowish petals. The flowers are small but numerous. However, they magically attract bees and bumblebees. The botanical name of this rock garden plant is Azorella trifurcata. It belongs to the umbelliferous family and originates from South America. In the wild, it is mainly found in Argentina, Peru and Chile.
Leafage and growth characteristics of the cushion plant
The foliage of the Andean cushion is turf-like, very fine, trifoliate and narrow. The foliage grows rosette-like and is glossy. The plant is uncomplicated, robust and absolutely hardy. Azorella grows low and carpet-like. The ground cover reaches a height of three to five centimetres. Over time, Azorella trifurcata forms a dense cushion. If you buy the Andean cushion, you can use it to embellish your rock garden, fill up beds or plant decorative tops on walls. The perennial perennial can also be planted at the edge of woods or in meadows. Azorella is also wonderfully suitable for planting on graves or for planting in berms. Especially in a group planting, the plant quickly covers larger areas. In this case, plant around twelve specimens per square metre.
The ideal location for the rock garden plant
The Andean cushion is hardly any work and is extremely undemanding. The ground cover develops best in a sunny to semi-shady location. A well-drained, relatively dry and sandy substrate is ideal. The cushion plant does not tolerate waterlogging. If these conditions are met, the perennial will delight the garden lover with its dense growth. The Andean cushion is a bright spot in the garden not only in summer but also in winter. If it is bare, protect the ground cover with some brushwood. Pruning of the Andean cushion azorella is not necessary, but possible if it has spread too much.
Buy Andean cushions and combine them decoratively
The Andean cushion Azorella is extremely versatile. It adorns every garden, whether large or small. It looks particularly attractive in a Japanese garden. The plant also looks enchanting in large joints or in planters and bowls. Other alpine plants, such as John's wort or Steinbrech plants, are excellent planting partners for Azorella. The Andean cushion also looks magical next to low-growing ornamental grasses. If you buy Andean cushion, you will be able to enjoy this striking plant for years to come! It also fulfils an important ecological function in our gardens as a bee pasture. Azorella is one of the most beautiful cushion plants with great ornamental value for our gardens.
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