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Erinus alpinus (Fairy foxglove)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.1m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.1m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Erinus alpinus

Other names: Fairy foxglove, Alpine balsam, Liver balsam, Jewel flower


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Genus: Erinus

Species: E. alpinus - E. alpinus is a short-lived, semi-evergreen perennial with oblong leaves at the base, upright leafy stems and small, pale purplish-pink flowers in spring and summer.

Erinus alpinus is: Semi evergreen

Flower: Pink in Spring; Pink in Summer

Foliage: Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer

Habit: Clump-forming, Upright

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

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General care

Pruning: No pruning needed.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Seed. REGISTER to read more...


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Erinus alpinus (Fairy foxglove) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.


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Suggested uses: Containers, Cottage/Informal, Garden edging, Gravel, Rock, Underplanting

Cultivation: Plant in any well-drained soil in sun.

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Soil types: Chalky, Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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