Cerastium tomentosum Certom Snow In Summer
Cerastium tomentosum Certom Snow In Summer
Product Description
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Cerastium tomentosum Snow In Summer,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers Mat Forming, Prostrate, Spreading
Description:
Silvery-grey leaved groundcover perennial with masses of white star shaped summer flowers. Hardy plant tolerating poor soils, perfect for sprawling over rocks and embankments. Prefers full sun to produce maximum flowers. Grows approx 15cm H x 75cm W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Embankment, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Groundcover, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases:Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Caryophyllaceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Grey, Silver
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Tender
Wind: High
Note: Plant will be supplied in 14cm pot.