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.
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Petrocoptis |
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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 | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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