Cerastium tomentosum

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Cerastium tomentosum is an herbaceous perennial featuring tiny, white, star shaped flowers through spring and summer. These are complemented with small, silver-grey leaves held on creeping stem as it grows to 20 cm tall and 1 m wide. Cerastium tomentosum is commonly used as a groundcover, planted around the base of trees, included in borders, used in cottage gardens, or planted anywhere it can spread and be appreciated. It looks fantastic great when allowed to spill over a retaining wall.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Groundcover Plants
Height:	20 cm
Spread:	1.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring, Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:	Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Cottage, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Fast
Also known as	Cerastium tomentosum

Cerastium tomentosum Details

Cerastium tomentosum is an herbaceous perennial featuring both impressive flowering and foliage. The plants are lavished with tiny, white, star shaped flowers through spring and summer. These are complemented with small, silver-grey leaves held on creeping stems. The flowers and foliage make this a stunning plant. It grows quickly and densely to about 20 cm tall and 1 m wide, performing best when planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of dry periods, moderate frost, and coastal conditions. Cerastium tomentosum is commonly used as a groundcover, planted around the base of trees, included in borders, used in cottage gardens, or planted anywhere it can spread and be appreciated. It looks fantastic great when allowed to spill over a retaining wall.