A wonderful plant to break the monotony of your garden due to its peculiar hairy foliage! Ideal for edges, borders, flowerbeds, pots and window boxes.
Low evergreen, about 40-60cm. Lanceolate, rough and very hairy leaves that give the plant that grayish touch, very pleasant to the touch, almost silky. Flowering that grows in a pink spike.
Sowing in autumn.
Very resistant to pests and diseases. It is advisable to fertilize the plant in spring or autumn to maintain the level of organic matter in the soil.
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Flowering |
Average germination (%) | 80 |
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Flower colour | Pink |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Foliage color | Grey |
Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy (tolerates temperatures down to -15ºC) |
Life cycle | Annual |
Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, Clump, Edges, Gravel Garden, Low maintenance garden |
Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
Soil - Type | Loose, Potting mix, Rich, Sand |
Sunlight - Exposure | Partial shade, Sun |
Watering | Little |