Description
Green cushion, covered in tiny pink flowers in spring.
This is the original variety found in places of altitude like the European alps and is very resilient to all sorts of conditions from the driest of summers to wettest of winters. Its roots can taper down to gain water easily from most gardens. This mound is of deep green minute crowns that recede during winter.
Flowers: Spring
Hardiness: Hardy
Height: 3cm
Spread: 30cm
Common Name: moss campion
Life Cycle: Perennial
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Foliage: elliptic
Basic Colour: ( pink )
Flower Colour: pink
Natural Flowering: March – May
Winter Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Height with Flowers: 15cm
Soil Requirements: well-drained / average / moist
Soil ph: alkaline / neutral
Location: rock garden / container
Usage: ornamental
Pruning:
Tolerates: Drought tolerant
Origin: Europe
Peter Boycott (verified owner) –
Elaine Allsop (verified owner) –
Will wait for flowers
Wendy Rowden (verified owner) –
John Webb (verified owner) –