About
Acanthophyllum cerastioides 'Pixie Splash' is a semi-evergreen perennial that forms a dense mat, reaching a height of 5 cm. It features clusters of grey-green, hairy leaves that can grow up to 10 mm in length. From late spring through summer, it produces panicles of white, trumpet-shaped flowers adorned with pink veins, offering an extended bloom period.
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
- Rock garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants
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