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Herbaceous Perennial

Heliosperma alpestre 'Starry Dreams'
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alpine catchfly 'Starry Dreams'

A dainty, nearly-evergreen alpine reaching approximately 20cm in height. It forms a mat of green leaves with a cloud of bright, white flowers on slender, wiry stems over many months

Synonyms
Silene alpestris 'Starry Dreams'
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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
Alkaline, Neutral, Acid
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring White Green
Summer White Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

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

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump forming, Matforming
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 any well-drained but moisture-retentive soil in good light

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews

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