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Aethionema- (Aethionema)
Aethionema pulchellum |
A low-growing shrubby evergreen which will flower for many weeks
from early to late summer if the site is un-shaded and the soil is free draining.
All species thrive best in alkaline soil but the popular types do well in
neutral or even slightly acid soil. The grey, fleshy leaves form a dense
carpet and the flower-heads cover the surface. Each head is a rounded cluster
of tiny flowers, varying in color from palest pink to deepest rose depending
on the variety chosen.
VARIETIES:
The popular one is
A. 'Warley Rose', an
excellent choice for the rock garden or for growing on an old wall. The basic
details are height 6 in. spread 1 ft. flowering period May-August- the flower
color is rosy red.
A.
'Warley Ruber'
is
a similar plant with even more striking flowers, but is harder to find. A.
grandiflorum (1 ft.) is the tallest Aethionema, bearing pale pink blooms
from May to August. A. pulchellum (9 in.) is a rather similar plant
is more compact.
SITE
& SOIL: Any well-drained soil - full sun is required.
PROPAGATION:
Easily raised from seed. With named varieties plant cuttings in
a cold frame in early or late summer.
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