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Cerastium tomentosum var. columnae, 'Silver Carpet'

Snow-in-Summer, Dusty Miller

Cerastium tomentosum var. columnae, 'Silver Carpet'
Cerastium tomentosum var. columnae, 'Silver Carpet'
Price: £2.25
Perennial that will flower in its first year from sowing
    A very easily grown, creeping, mat-forming plant with silvery-white, woolly foliage and a snow-like mass of pure white flowers in May and June. Valuable for rock gardens, borders or carpeting any sunny spots. The variety we offer is superior to the type, being snowier and whiter. 8ins (20cm)
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    Genus: Cerastium

    Species: tomentosum var. columnae

    Variety: 'Silver Carpet'

    Family Name: Caryophyllaceae

    Seed Catalogue No.: 311A

    English Name(s): Snow-in-Summer, Dusty Miller

    Hardiness: Hardy

    Lifecycle: Perennial

    Type: Creeping/ Matt Forming

    Colour: White Cream

    Flowers: May, June

    Lighting Conditions: Full Sun

    Soil Type: Clay, Chalk, Sand, Loam

    Soil Acidity: Alkaline, Neutral, Acid

    Moisture: Well-drained

    Customer Reviews - Cerastium tomentosum var. columnae, 'Silver Carpet'

    Average Rating: 5 (5 of 5 based on 1 reviews)

    Cerastium tomentosum var. columnae, 'Silver Carpet'

    Very easy, fast ground cover

    Reviewed by Marty on

    Very easy to germinate, quick to grow and very hardy. Planted out in March in a cold spring in northeast Yorkshire and grew well despite many light frosts. Began flowering In June, the silver foliage is just as attractive as the flowers.

    Rating: 5/55

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    Customer Review - Cerastium tomentosum var. columnae, 'Silver Carpet'

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    Germination Instructions

    Sow indoors. Surface sow onto moist, well-drained seed compost. Firm down. Propagate, ideal temp. 21°C. Germination takes 2-3 weeks approx. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to 8cm pots and grow on in cooler conditions. Acclimatise and plant out in spring or autumn.

    Growing Instructions

    Prefers any well-drained soil in full sun. Easy to grow.                  

    Cultivation Instructions

    Trim faded blooms after flowering ceases to maintain a tidy shape. Established plants can be divided in spring or autumn.

    When to Sow

    JanJFebFMarMAprAMayMJunJJulJAugASepSOctONovNDecD
    • Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
    • Flowers/Harvest

    Approximate number of seeds per packet: 300

    Please note we pack the majority of our seeds by volume so the number of seeds indicated is only an approximation.

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    Cerastium tomentosum var. columnae, 'Silver Carpet'

    £2.25