- Cerastium tomentosum, known as Snow in Summer is a beautiful low growing flowering perennial shrub that produces white starry flowers above narrow silver grey leaves. This spreading ground covering plant creates a mat of colour that looks like swathes of snow on the ground.
- Snow in Summer is very easy to grow. This attractive plant is suitable for planting in borders, in gaps in walls, on banks and gravel gardens planting schemes. This plant dies back to below ground level each year in the Autumn, with fresh new growth appearing in Spring.
Plant genus Cerastium
Common Name Snow-in-Summer
Plant type Ground Cover Plants, Shrubs
Foliage type Herbaceous, Perennial
Hardiness Hardy
Soil acidity Neutral
Planting aspect South Facing, East Facing, West Facing, Partial Shade or Sun
Flower colour White
Leaf colour Green, Silver
Growth Rate Moderate
Edible Use No
Planting Companion Hosta, Ferns, Heuchera
Light Required Full Sun
Watering Water regularly after planting until the roots are established. Once settled in, the plant is relatively drought tolerant and usually only needs extra water during prolonged dry spells. Plants grown in containers will need more frequent watering than those growing in the ground.
Best Growing Conditions Grow in sun or partial shade in fertile, well-drained loam. Choose a position with good airflow and enough space for the plant to reach its mature size. Mulch after planting and keep the root zone free from prolonged waterlogging, particularly through winter.
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- Cerastium tomentosum, known as Snow in Summer is a beautiful low growing flowering perennial shrub that produces white starry flowers above narrow silver grey leaves. This spreading ground covering plant creates a mat of colour that looks like swathes of snow on the ground.
- Snow in Summer is very easy to grow. This attractive plant is suitable for planting in borders, in gaps in walls, on banks and gravel gardens planting schemes. This plant dies back to below ground level each year in the Autumn, with fresh new growth appearing in Spring.
Plant genus Cerastium
Common Name Snow-in-Summer
Plant type Ground Cover Plants, Shrubs
Foliage type Herbaceous, Perennial
Hardiness Hardy
Soil acidity Neutral
Planting aspect South Facing, East Facing, West Facing, Partial Shade or Sun
Flower colour White
Leaf colour Green, Silver
Growth Rate Moderate
Edible Use No
Planting Companion Hosta, Ferns, Heuchera
Light Required Full Sun
Watering Water regularly after planting until the roots are established. Once settled in, the plant is relatively drought tolerant and usually only needs extra water during prolonged dry spells. Plants grown in containers will need more frequent watering than those growing in the ground.
Best Growing Conditions Grow in sun or partial shade in fertile, well-drained loam. Choose a position with good airflow and enough space for the plant to reach its mature size. Mulch after planting and keep the root zone free from prolonged waterlogging, particularly through winter.
Christmas Tree Delivery
FREE on all Pot Grown Trees (2.5ft & over)
*Mainland UK only
*Northern Ireland delivery unavailable
Standard Delivery (2-4 working days) - Evri
£4.99 on orders under £40
FREE on orders over £40
*Mainland UK only
Next Working Day Delivery - Evri
£6.99 on orders under £70
FREE on orders over £70
Order by 1pm Mon-Fri
Premium Standard Delivery (2-4 working days) - Royal Mail
For customers who prefer an alternative carrier, Royal Mail is offered as a premium alternative to our standard Evri service.
£7.99 on all orders
Premium Next Working Day Delivery - Royal Mail
£8.99 on all orders
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Northern Ireland & Islands Delivery (2-5 working days)
£6.99 on all orders
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