More about the plant below:
Cervical knotweed (Cerastium tomentosum)
category : perennials
position : sun
height : 10-20 cm
frost resistance : to -30 ° C
reaction soil : neutral, slightly alkaline
preferences soil : fertile, permeable, rich in calcium
watering : little
color leaves/needles : gray-green, ice-blue
color of flowers : white
shape : creepy, cushioned
period flowering : May-July
seeding : autumn
reproduction:sowing, shoot cuttings, division of clumps
durability leaves : semi-evergreen
application : flower beds, rockeries, walls, balconies, terraces, ground cover
pace of growth : fast
Deteriform keratosis - silhouetteCervical keratosis - developmental featuresThe stand for the rogerKeratosis reproductionKerratosis - careKerma keratosis - applicationAdviceRogeridae - silhouette
The hornworm is one of those humble plants that feels better the weaker the soil.It is taken perfectly between the stones that form a dry wall or the crevices of the stone path.This undemanding ground cover perennial comes from Italy.
In our conditions, Cerastium tomentosum var. columnae. This form is slightly more compact and has leaves covered with silver-white hairs.Her flowers appear from May to June, they are snow-white and smell like honey.
Cervical angina - developmental features
First, the plants form low, dense pillows, then they develop into beautiful, dense carpets.The hornworm has long shoots and is suitable for masking unsightly walls, walls and old gazebos.
Stall for the cowhead
The hornworm grows without any problems in barren, sandy soils. The main thing is that it grows in a sunny place.Heavy and fertile soils make the plants rot or rot.In winter, during prolonged rainfall, plants can also deteriorate, so it is recommended to grow them on permeable substrates such as gravel or crushed stone .
Cornflower reproduction
Kerma is growing strongly.In spring it can be multiplied by sowing seeds or division, and in autumn by shoot cuttings.
Cervical keratosis - care
Shorten perennials by a third after flowering.Winter bedding is not necessary as perennials endure frost.
Cockscomb - application
The knotweed is an excellent plant for dry walls, sunny slopes, as well as dry flower beds. geraniums.
Tip
The hornworm can successfully replace bedding, as it suffocates the weeds and prevents them from reproducing.
