Overview
Agrostemma walkeri 'Abbotswood Rose' is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Agrostemma, part of the Caryophyllaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Agrostemma walkeri 'Abbotswood Rose' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include wildlife gardens, cottage and informal garden, wildflower meadow, cut flowers and flower borders and beds.
About
Agrostemma walkeri 'Abbotswood Rose' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Agrostemma genus, belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun and is suited to south- or west-facing aspects, tolerating both exposed and sheltered conditions. It prefers well-drained loam or sandy soils across a range of pH levels, from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is ideal for wildlife gardens, cottage and informal gardens, wildflower meadows, flower borders, and can also be used as cut flowers. It propagates readily from seed sown in situ and self-seeds prolifically.
About the genus
Agrostemma is a genus of annual plants in the family Caryophyllaceae, containing the species known as corncockles. Its best-known member is A. githago, the common corncockle, which is a native of Europe.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Agrostemma
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Agrostemma walkeri 'Abbotswood Rose' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Wildlife gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Agrostemma walkeri 'Abbotswood Rose'
- Propagation
- Seed sown in-situ, self-seeds prolifically
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Agrostemma walkeri 'Abbotswood Rose'?
Agrostemma walkeri 'Abbotswood Rose' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Agrostemma walkeri 'Abbotswood Rose' need?
Agrostemma walkeri 'Abbotswood Rose' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Agrostemma walkeri 'Abbotswood Rose' hardy in the UK?
Agrostemma walkeri 'Abbotswood Rose' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Agrostemma walkeri 'Abbotswood Rose'?
Seed sown in-situ, self-seeds prolifically.