Aethionema saxatile
candy mustard
A compact, evergreen perennial to 10cm tall with semi-erect to sprawling stems up to 30cm long bearing ovate to lanceolate, succulent, blue-green leaves and white or pink flowers to 1cm across from spring into early summer
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, Neutral, AcidColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White Pink | Green Blue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White Pink | Green Blue | ||
| Autumn | Green Blue | |||
| Winter | Green Blue |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming, Trailing
- Genus
Aethionema can be annuals, evergreen perennials or sub-shrubs, with racemes of small pink or white flowers held above neat foliage
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Mediterranean
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in well-drained, alkaline soil but will tolerate poor, acid soils
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by softwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Rock garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and glasshouse red spider mite
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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