About
Acanthophyllum cerastioides pink-flowered is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial, reaching a height of 5 cm. It features clusters of grey-green, hairy leaves that measure up to 10 mm in length. Throughout late spring and summer, this plant produces panicles of pale pink, trumpet-shaped flowers adorned with pink veins, which appear for an extended duration.
About the genus
Acanthophyllum comprises approximately 75 species of compact, perennial plants that resemble shrubs. These plants feature spiny foliage and produce flowers in shades of pink or white.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 1-2 years
- Suggested uses
- Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in a deep, light, preferably alkaline, well-drained soil in full sun; dislikes winter wet
- Pruning
- Cut back after flowering to encourage a second flush of flowers
- Propagation
- Propagate by root cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to stem rot