Psammophiliella muralis 'Gypsy Pink' (d)

A compact, bushy, annual producing a mound of finely textured foliage dotted with small, deep pink, single, semi-double or double flowers from late spring to early autumn
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Pink | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Pink | Green | ||
Autumn | Pink | Green | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- 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
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in light, preferably alkaline, very well drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Genearlly pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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