Psammophiliella muralis 'Gypsy Deep Rose'
A strong, compact, mound-forming, bushy annual plant with lance-shaped leaves. It produces a multitude of deep rose-coloured semi-double and double flowers during the summer that grow into dense balls. Ideal for cut flowers
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming, Bushy
- Genus
A genus of mound-forming, annual flowering plants, native to Europe but not the British Isles. The dark green, wiry foliage is linear-shaped and small, pink or sometimes white flowers appear from summer until autumn
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in full sun, in deep, light, alkaline soil. Plant out when danger of frost has passed
Propagation
Propagate by seed. Successful germination requires warm temperatures, e.g. 20°C
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Cut flowers
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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