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Arenaria tetraquetra subsp. amabilis subsp. Amabilis

Arenaria tetraquetra subsp. amabilis
Mountain Daisy

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Arenaria tetraquetra ssp. Amabilis, a grassy tuft trimmed in white.
Height at maturity
10 cm
Spread at maturity
20 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil
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Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time March to May
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Description

Alpine perennials forming loose cushions. They take their name from the sand (arena) in which they are often found.

One of the prettiest species. Very short, grassy tuft. Tiny evergreen leaves, curiously cross-shaped. Large white flowers.

Arenaria tetraquetra subsp. amabilis subsp. Amabilis in pictures

Arenaria tetraquetra subsp. amabilis subsp. Amabilis (Foliage) Foliage
Arenaria tetraquetra subsp. amabilis subsp. Amabilis (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time May to June

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 10 cm
Spread at maturity 20 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Arenaria

Species

tetraquetra subsp. amabilis

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Other common names

Mountain Daisy

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

For a rockery, inbetween paving, a trough, in rich, sandy, well-drained soil in full sun.

Planting period

Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time March to May

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Edge of border
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 7 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, well-drained

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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