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Hormathophylla spinosa 'Roseum'

spiny madwort 'Roseum'

'Roseum' is a compact, wiry sub-shrub to 30cm in height and width, with grey-hairy leaves and spine-tipped stems, and clear rose-pink flowers in small clusters at branch-tips

Synonyms
Alyssum spinosum 'Roseum'
Ptilotrichum spinosum 'Roseum'

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Grey Silver
Summer Pink Grey Silver
Autumn Grey Silver
Winter Grey Silver
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or East–facing or South–facing or North–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Brassicaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Hormathophylla can be annuals or evergreen perennials or sub-shrubs, with simple leaves and short racemes of small, 4-petalled yellow or white flowers in early summer

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Suitable for rock garden, wall crevices or the front of a mixed border

Propagation

Propagate by seed and greenwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Rock garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Trim lightly after flowering to maintain compactness

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and flea beetles

Diseases

May be infected by White blister and a downy mildew

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