Antennaria dioica 'Rubra' - P9

Description
The Cat´s ears 'Rubra' (Antennaria dioica) is a carpet-like, evergreen perennial with decorative, lanceolate, silver-grey leaves. It bears red, ball-shaped flowers from May to June. In a sunny location with well-drained, lime-free, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 10 cm and grows to a width of approx. 20 cm. The Cat´s ears 'Rubra' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * the blossoms are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * evergreen

leaves
High foliage ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of the Cat´s ears 'Rubra's are silver-grey, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Cat´s ears 'Rubra' 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 'Rubra' 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 'Rubra' forms ball-shaped, red flowers from May.

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