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Erinus alpinus

Erinus alpinus
Fairy Foxglove, Jewel Flower, Liver Balsam

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Erinus alpinus, a perennial with clusters of pink flowers.
Height at maturity
10 cm
Spread at maturity
20 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -34°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Flowering time June to July
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Description

Perennial Erinus alpinus, a groundcover with short clusters of small pink flowers for a sunny rockery.

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Erinus alpinus (Flowering) Flowering
Erinus alpinus (Foliage) Foliage
Erinus alpinus (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour mauve
Flowering time June to July

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 10 cm
Spread at maturity 20 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Erinus

Species

alpinus

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Fairy Foxglove, Jewel Flower, Liver Balsam

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference8229111

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Planting and care

A perennial plant for flower beds, with upright flowering stems which bloom again in autumn if cut back just after the first flowering. Suitable for any well-drained soil, but not too dry.

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Planting period

Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Edge of border, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -34°C (USDA zone 4) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 7 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Calcareous
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, Well-drained

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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