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Anaphalis margaritacea (Pearly everlasting margaritacea)
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0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Anaphalis margaritacea
Other names
Pearly everlasting margaritacea
Genus
Anaphalis Anaphalis
Species
A. margaritacea - A. margaritacea forms a wide clump of white stems, grey-green, linear leaves with white undersides and margins, and terminal clusters of small white everlasting flowers.
Anaphalis margaritacea is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Compact, Spreading
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
White in All seasons
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Cut back hard if they grow too leggy. They will grow back.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Anaphalis margaritacea (Pearly everlasting margaritacea) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Flower Arranging, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Plant in any moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, soil. Best in full sun, but will also tolerate partial shade. It dislikes winter wet.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Anaphalis margaritacea
Other names
Pearly everlasting margaritacea
Genus
Anaphalis Anaphalis
Species
A. margaritacea - A. margaritacea forms a wide clump of white stems, grey-green, linear leaves with white undersides and margins, and terminal clusters of small white everlasting flowers.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Compact, Spreading
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
White in All seasons
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
General care
Pruning
Cut back hard if they grow too leggy. They will grow back.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Anaphalis margaritacea (Pearly everlasting margaritacea) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Flower Arranging, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Plant in any moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, soil. Best in full sun, but will also tolerate partial shade. It dislikes winter wet.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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