About
A compact, bushy, annual producing a mound of finely textured foliage dotted with small, deep pink, single, semi-double or double flowers from late spring to early autumn.
About the genus
A genus of mound-forming, annual flowering plants, native to Europe but not the British Isles. The dark green, wiry foliage is linear-shaped and small, pink or sometimes white flowers appear from summer until autumn
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1 year
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in light, preferably alkaline, very well drained soil in full sun
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed
Pest resistanceGenearlly pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free