Overview

Arenaria kansuensis is a matforming alpine rockery in the genus Arenaria, part of the Caryophyllaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Arenaria kansuensis grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include rock garden, gravel garden, ground cover, alpine garden and container planting.

About

Arenaria kansuensis is a mat-forming evergreen alpine rockery plant within the Arenaria genus, known for small leaves and white five-petalled flowers. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for various aspects and exposures, including exposed and sheltered sites. This cultivar prefers well-drained fertile moist soil types such as chalk, loam, or sand with a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is ideal for rock gardens, gravel gardens, alpine gardens, ground cover, and container planting, with interest during summer and autumn.

About the genus

Arenaria is a genus of flowering plants, within the family Caryophyllaceae. Most species are annual or perennial herbaceous plants, though a small number are spiny subshrubs; many grow in tufts or mats.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Arenaria

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Arenaria kansuensis size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Alpine Rockery

Habit

Matforming

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Rock garden, Gravel garden, Ground cover, Alpine garden, Container planting

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Arenaria kansuensis

Propagation

Seed, Division, Basal cuttings

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions