Honckenya peploides
sea chickweed
Spreading succulent perennial about 20cm tall and 1m wide. Forms mounds of yellowish-green pointed leaves in pairs close behind each other along the creeping stems and 5-petalled, white flowers with yellow green sepals to 8mm across are produced singly above the leaves, from late spring to late summer, followed by yellow-green seed capsules that ripen from midsummer to early autumn
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White Green Yellow | Yellow Green | ||
| Autumn | Yellow Green | Yellow Green | ||
| Winter | Yellow Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained, light, sandy soil in full sun. Ideal for coastal locations, said to help stabilise sand dunes
Propagation
Propagate by seed, softwood cuttings (stem-tip) and layering
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Gravel garden
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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