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Arenaria montana 'Blizzard'

mountain sandwort 'Blizzard'

A vigorous, evergreen perennial to 25cm tall, with wiry, upright stems and linear to lance-shaped leaves to 2cm long. In late spring and early summer it produces a profusion of white flowers to 2cm across

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring White Green
Summer White Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H5
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

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in poor, freely-draining soil in full sun. Plants are drought resistant once established

Propagation

Propagate by seed, division or basal cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Banks and slopes
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Garden edging
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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