Compact, low-growing Arenaria plants valued for their neat cushion-forming habit, delicate blooms and excellent ground-cover performance—perfect for rockeries, borders, gravel gardens and alpine planting schemes.
Arenaria (commonly known as sandwort) is a hardy alpine perennial that forms dense, evergreen mounds of fine, bright green foliage, topped with masses of small, star-shaped white flowers in late spring to early summer. These high-performing, low-growing plants typically reach 5–15 cm tall with a spreading habit, creating a soft, carpet-like effect that works beautifully between stones, along pathways or spilling gently over edges. Their tidy structure and subtle flowering make them ideal for adding texture, contrast and long-lasting interest in compact garden spaces.
Our Arenaria plants are professionally grown in high-quality peat-free compost and freshly delivered directly from our UK nursery in Yorkshire, in plastic-free, giftable packaging. Supplied as strong, well-established 1-litre rootballs (sets of 3 or 6 plants), they feature dense, fibrous root systems and healthy evergreen foliage, ensuring quick establishment, reliable coverage and consistent performance in a wide range of outdoor settings.
Cultural Information
- Botanical Name: Arenaria
- Common Name: Sandwort
- Plant Type: Evergreen Alpine Perennial
- Plant Size: 1 Litre / 13 cm Rootballs (Sets of 3 or 6 Plants)
- Mature Height: Approx. 5–15 cm
- Mature Spread: Approx. 20–40 cm
- Growth Habit: Low-Growing, Cushion-Forming, Spreading
- Flowering Period: Late Spring to Early Summer
- Planting Position: Full Sun
- Soil Type: Well-Drained Soil (ideal for sandy, gravel or alpine conditions)
- Watering: Water regularly during establishment; low water requirements once established
- Feeding: Minimal feeding required; thrives in poor to moderately fertile soils
- Maintenance: Trim lightly after flowering to maintain a neat, compact shape
- Hardiness: Fully Hardy
- Best Uses: Rockeries, Gravel Gardens, Borders, Wall Edging, Ground Cover, Alpine Displays