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.
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
Where is the best place to plant Arenaria kansuensis?
Arenaria kansuensis prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Arenaria kansuensis need?
Arenaria kansuensis is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Arenaria kansuensis hardy in the UK?
Arenaria kansuensis 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 Arenaria kansuensis?
Seed, Division, Basal cuttings.
More in the Arenaria genus
- Arenaria leptoclados
- Arenaria pungens
- Arenariasandwort
- Arenaria pogonantha
- Arenaria scopolina
- Arenaria triolea
- Arenaria uliginosabog sandwort