Overview

Arenaria scopolina is a matforming alpine rockery in the genus Arenaria, part of the Caryophyllaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Arenaria scopolina 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 scopolina is a mat-forming evergreen perennial cultivar within the Arenaria genus, known for its small leaves and white, five-petalled flowers. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and is adaptable to various soil types including chalk, loam, and sand, with a preference for well-drained, fertile moist soil. Hardy to UK zone H5, it suits exposed or sheltered positions and can be used effectively in rock gardens, gravel gardens, alpine gardens, as ground cover, or in containers. This cultivar is best appreciated during summer and autumn and can be propagated by seed, division, or basal cuttings.

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 scopolina 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 scopolina

Propagation

Seed, Division, Basal cuttings

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions