Grown for the masses of tiny pink flowers produced in spring. Likes alkaline soil. Short lived. Max Height 20cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers May to June. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Aethionema grandiflorum Pulchellum Group
Grown for the masses of tiny pink flowers produced in spring. Likes alkaline soil. Short lived.
Category: Alpines
Additional information
| Generic | Aethionema |
|---|---|
| Species | grandiflorum |
| Varietry | Pulchellum Group |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | Light, Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
| Height | 20cm |
| Family | Brassicaceae |
| Spread | 20cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Dwarf |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | blue, green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Dead head after flowering |
| Border | Rock garden, Scree |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape |
| Pruning Time | Winter |
| Pests and diseases | Aphids, Red spider mite |
| Maintenance | Dead heading |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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