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mouse-ear gypsophila

Acanthophyllum cerastioides

Drought Resistant

Genus: Acanthophyllum
Family: Caryophyllaceae

About this plant

A mat-forming, semi-evergreen perennial 5cm tall, with tufts of grey-green hairy leaves to 10mm long and bearing panicles of shallow, trumpet-shaped white flowers, veined and tinged pink, produced over long periods from late spring to summer

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoam

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ExposedSheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in light, sharply-drained, preferably alkaline soil in full sun. Dislikes winter wet.

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed at 13-18°C in winter or in a cold frame in spring; propagate by root cuttings in late winter

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to stem rots

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersGround CoverHedging ScreensPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorBog GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years