Arenaria balearica
Balearic pearlwort
A slow-growing, mat-forming evergreen perennial just 1cm in height with tiny, oval, glossy light green leaves. White starry flowers 6-10mm across appear from late spring to summer
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
1鈥�2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1鈥�0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
奥别濒濒鈥揹谤补颈苍别诲pH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East鈥揻acing or North鈥揻acing or South鈥揻acing or 奥别蝉迟鈥揻补肠颈苍驳
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Arenaria can be annuals or usually mat-forming, evergreen or herbaceous perennials with small leaves and 5-petalled white flowers
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Easily grown in rock garden or in a crevice in a wall or paving. Grows best on poor sandy soils in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed, division or basal cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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