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Arenaria balearica

Balearic pearlwort

A slow-growing, mat-forming evergreen perennial just 1cm in height with tiny, oval, glossy light green leaves. White starry flowers 6-10mm across appear from late spring to summer

Other common names
Balearic sandwort
Majorca sandwort

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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring White Green
Summer White Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Matforming
Genus

Arenaria can be annuals or usually mat-forming, evergreen or herbaceous perennials with small leaves and 5-petalled white flowers

Name status

Correct

How to grow

Cultivation

Easily grown in rock garden or in a crevice in a wall or paving. Grows best on poor sandy soils in full sun or partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by seed, division or basal cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Rock garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Ground cover
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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