Antennaria dioica 'Rubra'
mountain everlasting 'Rubra'
A low-growing, semi-evergreen perennial forming a spreading mat of tiny, spoon-shaped, greyish-green leaves. In spring and early summer, fluffy, reddish-pink flowerheads are carried on short stems to around 15cm high
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink Red | Green Grey Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink Red | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Antennaria are mat-forming, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennials with small, everlasting flowers on short erect stems. Male and female flowers are borne on separate plants
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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