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Beginner
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1.5m
max. spread |
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0.15m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Cerastium tomentosum
Other names: Snow-in-summer, Wooly mouse-ear chickweed , Dusty miller , Jerusalem star , Snow plant
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Genus: Cerastium
Species: C. tomentosum - C. tomentosum is a vigorous, spreading, low perennial with grey, downy leaves and stems. In late spring to early summer, it bears star-shaped, white flowers.
Cerastium tomentosum is: Deciduous
Flower: White in Spring; White in Summer
Foliage: Grey, White in Spring; White, Grey in Summer
Habit: Spreading
Cerastium tomentosum (Snow-in-summer) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 1.5m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance
Cultivation: Plant in free-draining soil in full sun
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Comment from
Nicola
Cerastium tomentosum (Snow-in-summer) has been used in The HESCO Garden by Leeds City Council for Chelsea Flower Show 2009.
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- Posted: Fri. 15th May 2009 09:43
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