Acanthophyllum cerastioides pink-flowered
pink-flowered baby’s breath
A mat-forming, semi-evergreen perennial 5cm tall, with tufts of grey-green hairy leaves to 10mm long and bearing panicles of shallow, trumpet-shaped pale pink flowers, with pink veins are produced over long periods from late spring to summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Acanthophyllum are a genus of around 75 species of compact, perennial, shrub-like flowering plants with spiny leaves and pink or white flowers
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a deep, light, preferably alkaline, well-drained soil in full sun; dislikes winter wet
Propagation
Propagate by root cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to encourage a second flush of flowers
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to stem rot
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