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Cerastium tomentosum
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The felt-like hoornbloem i a plant for sunny and dry. The average size is 15 cm. The flower colour is white. This plant is hardy.The flowering period is May - June.

This plant has in the system Hansen/Mussel used for describing perennials the following code : 4.2.5.2

Explanation of the first digit : General location : ROCK GARDEN. Plants originating from mountainous areas. In the garden used as a ground-cover, between rocks, loose brick walls or in alpine gardens.

Explanation of the second digit : Specific demands of the plant : Easy plants giving a nice colour effect.

Explanation of the third digit : Where to put : To be planted in groups. Tolerate mild droughts.

Explanation of the fourth digit : Other characteristics : Ground-cover plant. Does tolerate other plants well. Suited for a garden with many different plants.

Color : wit

Flowering period :

Size approx. : 20 cm.

Recommended quantity per square meter : 7

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Botanische Tuin Leiden

Date taken : 26.05.2015

Family : Caryophyllaceae


© first picture : PlantenTuin Esveld

© picture 2 : Th. Ploeger en Zn

© picture 3 : Th. Ploeger en Zn

© picture 4 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Botanische Tuin Leiden

© picture 5 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Botanische Tuin Leiden

© picture 6 : Nurseries PlantenTuin Esveld, Boskoop, Netherlands, location picture : Glasnevin Botanical Gardens

© picture 7 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Botanische Tuin Leiden