Antennaria dioica 'Alex Duguid' - P12

Description
The Cat´s ears 'Alex Duguid' (Antennaria dioica) is a carpet-like, winter-green perennial that forms pink, ball-shaped flowers from May to June. Its lanceolate leaves are silver-green in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained, lime-free, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 15 cm and is approx. 30 cm wide. The Cat´s ears 'Alex Duguid' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * wintergreen

leaves
The winter-green leaves of the Cat´s ears 'Alex Duguid' are silver-green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Cat´s ears 'Alex Duguid' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Carpet-like.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Cat´s ears 'Alex Duguid' sets beautiful accents together with: Glabrous Rupturewort, Common Goldenrod, Slender Mosquito Grass.

Care
- If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought. - Rockery plants love loose, well-drained soil. However, as this substrate stores little water, the plants must be watered regularly for several weeks after planting, especially during dry periods, until they are sufficiently rooted.

Flower
Antennaria dioica 'Alex Duguid' forms ball-shaped, pink-red flowers from May.

Use
Group planting, rock garden, grave, roof garden, bee pasture, roof greening