Heliosperma alpestre 'Flore Pleno' (d)

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double-flowered alpine catchfly

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double-flowered alpine catchfly Dorling Kindersley 2003

Synonyms

Silene alpestris 'Flore Pleno'

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A tufted evergreen perennial forming a loose mat of narrow dark green leaves, with sprays of button-like double white flowers 1cm in width, on stems to 15cm in height

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H7

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Caryophyllaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Tufted
Genus
A genus of compact, mat-forming flowering alpine perennials, native to mountain ranges in Western Europe. Low-growing, branching green stems produce lance-shaped dark green foliage. Small, fragrant white star-shaped flowers appear in early summer
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun or light shade. Suitable for rock garden, scree bed or alpine house. Resents winter wet

Propagation

Propagate by seed or division of rooted offshoots

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Gravel garden

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to a smut and powdery mildews