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Acanthophyllum cerastioides pink-flowered | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Acanthophyllum cerastioides pink-flowered

Acanthophyllum cerastioides pink-flowered

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 pale pink flowers, with pink veins are produced over long periods from late spring to summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Sheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a deep, light, preferably alkaline, well-drained soil in full sun; dislikes winter wet

Pruning

Cut back after flowering to encourage a second flush of flowers

Propagation

Propagate by root cuttings

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to stem rot

Garden Uses

Uses

Hedging ScreensPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years