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Cerastium tomentosum var. columnae (Snow-in-summer)
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0.15m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Cerastium tomentosum var. columnae
Other names
Cerastium tomentosum 'Columnae', Snow-in-summer, Dusty miller
Genus
Cerastium Cerastium
Species
C. tomentosum var. columnae - C. tomentosum var. columnae is a cushion- or mound-forming, deciduous perennial with linear, white-hairy, silvery grey-green leaves and, in late spring and summer, star-shaped, white flowers with notched petals.
Cerastium tomentosum var. columnae is: Deciduous
Habit
Mat Forming
Flower
White in Spring; White in Summer
Foliage
Silvery-grey, Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green, Silvery-grey in Summer; Grey-green, Silvery-grey in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease free
General care
Pruning
Trim back spent flower stems to prevent unwanted seedlings and to promote a tidy, compact shape.
Propagation
Tends to self-seed. Divide every year to help maintain a compact mat size.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed, Stem tip cuttings
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Where to grow
Cerastium tomentosum var. columnae (Snow-in-summer) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Grow in dry, sandy soil in full sun. Will not tolerate waterlogged conditions. Best in areas with cool summer climates. Ideal for dry, sunny banks or gravel gardens. Less invasive than C. tomentosum.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, 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
Cerastium tomentosum var. columnae
Other names
Cerastium tomentosum 'Columnae', Snow-in-summer, Dusty miller
Genus
Cerastium Cerastium
Species
C. tomentosum var. columnae - C. tomentosum var. columnae is a cushion- or mound-forming, deciduous perennial with linear, white-hairy, silvery grey-green leaves and, in late spring and summer, star-shaped, white flowers with notched petals.
Native to
Italy
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Mat Forming
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Colour
Flower
White in Spring; White in Summer
Foliage
Silvery-grey, Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green, Silvery-grey in Summer; Grey-green, Silvery-grey in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease free
General care
Pruning
Trim back spent flower stems to prevent unwanted seedlings and to promote a tidy, compact shape.
Propagation
Tends to self-seed. Divide every year to help maintain a compact mat size.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed, Stem tip cuttings
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Where to grow
Cerastium tomentosum var. columnae (Snow-in-summer) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Grow in dry, sandy soil in full sun. Will not tolerate waterlogged conditions. Best in areas with cool summer climates. Ideal for dry, sunny banks or gravel gardens. Less invasive than C. tomentosum.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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