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Petrophytum caespitosa Seeds – Alpine Cushion Perennial for Planting

Petrophytum caespitosa Seeds – Alpine Cushion Perennial for Planting

$16.69 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Surface sow seeds on gritty, well-drained soil. Press lightly without covering. Keep soil slightly moist and cool. Germination may be slow and irregular.

How to Grow

Grow in full sun to light shade with excellent drainage. Avoid overwatering. Protect from excessive humidity and heavy winter wet conditions.

Tips

Excellent for rock gardens
Requires sharp drainage
Avoid rich soils
Slow growing but long lived
Ideal for alpine collections

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Perennial

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Dense cushion-forming foliage

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Low-growing

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Spring to early summer

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Not applicable

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

About
Petrophytum caespitosa Seeds – Alpine Cushion Perennial for Planting
seed-type

Seed Type

Non-GMO

plant-type

Plant Type

Flowering Alpine Perennial

Petrophytum caespitosa is a true alpine plant valued for its compact form and resilience. It thrives in harsh, well-drained environments and is perfect for rock gardens, alpine beds, and trough plantings where drainage is excellent.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Spring

fruit-size

Fruit Size

Not applicable

plant-height

Plant Height

5–10 cm

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full sun to partial shade

water-needs

Water Needs

Low

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

4–8

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

20–25 cm

planting-depth

Planting Depth

Surface sow

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Cool climate

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
Seed Count
100
GTIN
036000197259