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conspicuously-glumed prickly thrift

Acantholimon glumaceum

Low Maintenance

Genus: Acantholimon
Family: Plumbaginaceae

About this plant

A compact, mat-forming perennial with narrow, dark green leaves and short spikes of deep pink flowers held just above the foliage

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

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Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in very well-drained soil. Suitable for scree bed, or a wall. Established plants resent disturbance

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed as soon as ripe, softwood cuttings or layer shoot tips

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Hedging ScreensPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years