Mountain Sandwort
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An Elegant Floral Tapestry
'Mountain Sandwort' ( Arenaria Montana ), offered by Semences OSC.
Bring a delicate touch to your alpine and rock gardens with 'Mountain Sandwort'. This creeping perennial, hardy to zone 4, forms dense mats of gray-green foliage topped with elegant 1-inch white flowers. It grows to a modest 2-4 inches tall while spreading 8-12 inches across. Perfectly tolerant of moderate traffic, it beautifies paths, crevices, and walls. A hardy plant, ideal for creating calming landscapes.
Plant height : 5-10 cm
Extent : 20-30 cm
Quantity per pack : Approximately 60 seeds (800 seeds/gram)
Companion plants : Aubrieta, bellflower, sedum
Enemy plants : None known
Suggested Uses : Alpine gardens, rockeries, walls, footpaths
Plant Type : Perennial
Cultivation method:
For first season flowering, start indoors between January and early March in a soilless mix. Do not cover the seeds, as light helps them germinate. Maintain a temperature of 20°C for about 20 days. After germination, place the seedlings under a light at a cooler temperature (13°C) before hardening them off and transplanting them into full sun.
Direct sowing possible in late summer for flowering the following year. One pack can cover approximately 1.5m², providing a dense and attractive floral carpet in your outdoor spaces.
