Stone Cress. A short-lived semi-evergreen subshrub with blue-green leaves. Profuse racemes of deep rose pink flowers. Max Height 20cm to 30cm. Max Spread 20cm to 30cm. Flowers May to July. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Aethionema grandiflorum
A short-lived semi-evergreen subshrub with blue-green leaves. Profuse racemes of deep rose pink flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Aethionema |
|---|---|
| Species | grandiflorum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Stone Cress |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
| Height | 20cm, 30cm |
| Family | Brassicaceae |
| Spread | 20cm, 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | blue, green |
| Flowers From | May, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Cut back after flowering |
| Border | Rock garden |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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