Anagallis tenella - Bog Pimpernel, Native Bog Plant
Anagallis tenella (now often listed as Lysimachia tenella), known as bog pimpernel, is a tiny UK native that forms a low mat of small, rounded leaves. From June to September it is covered in pale pink, finely veined flowers that open fully in sunshine.
Bog pimpernel at a glance
| Botanical name | Anagallis tenella (syn. Lysimachia tenella) |
|---|---|
| Common name | Bog pimpernel |
| Plant type | Low, creeping, semi-evergreen perennial |
| Height and spread | Up to 10 cm tall, spreading up to 50 cm |
| Flowers | Small, pale pink with darker veins, June to September |
| Position | Full sun |
| Soil | Very wet, low-nutrient, acid to neutral soil |
| Pond depth | 0–10 cm, or very wet soil at the pond edge |
| Hardiness | Hardy (no RHS H-rating for the species); may be short-lived in severe winters |
| Native to | UK and Ireland (native wild flower) |
Where to plant bog pimpernel
- Bog gardens with wet, acid, low-nutrient soil
- The very edge of a wildlife pond, up to 10 cm deep
- Wet, sandy or peaty ground
How to plant and care for it
Plant in spring in full sun and keep it wet at all times. It dislikes rich soil and fertiliser, so do not feed it. It is delicate and can be short-lived, so let it creep into new ground where it can.
Which size should I buy?
Bare-root plants (7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive without a pot or compost and are the most economical way to plant a group. Potted plants (9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive growing in our peat-free compost and give a faster display. Packs of 3 cost less per plant. The 2x Pot & Compost option is two plants supplied with pots and compost.
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