A tiny alpine with tufts of narrow blue-grey leaves and white-eyed carmine-pink flowers on short stems in summer. Max Height 5cm. Max Spread 5cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Petrocoptis pyrenaica ssp. glaucifolia
A tiny alpine with tufts of narrow blue-grey leaves and white-eyed carmine-pink flowers on short stems in summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Petrocoptis |
|---|---|
| Species | pyrenaica |
| Varietry | ssp. glaucifolia |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | Gritty |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
| Height | 5cm |
| Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Spread | 5cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | blue, grey |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Rock garden, Scree |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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