Overview

Petrorhagia prolifera is a low-growing, clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Petrorhagia, part of the Caryophyllaceae family, with narrow, grass-like foliage. Petrorhagia prolifera grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include rock gardens, borders and ground cover.

About

Petrorhagia prolifera, commonly known as childing pink or proliferous pink, is a low-growing, clump-forming cultivar within the genus Petrorhagia. This genus includes compact flowering plants with slender, grass-like leaves and small clusters of flowers in shades of pink, lilac, or white. Petrorhagia prolifera thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring neutral loam soil with average moisture. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for rock gardens, borders, and ground cover, with interest in spring and summer. It can be propagated by seed or division and is best planted after the last frost in fertile soil.

About the genus

Petrorhagia is a small genus of annual and perennial plants of the family Caryophyllaceae, mostly native to the Mediterranean region. It is low-growing with wiry stems and narrow, grass-like leaves. The flowers are small, in clusters similar to members of the genus Dianthus, in pink, lilac, or white.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Petrorhagia

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Average

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Petrorhagia prolifera size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Herbaceous Perennial, Alpine Rockery

Habit

Low-growing, clump-forming

Foliage

Narrow, grass-like

Suggested uses

Rock gardens, borders, ground cover

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Petrorhagia prolifera

Propagation

Seed, division

Pest resistance

Good

Disease resistance

Good

Frequently asked questions