Product description
Stachys ‘Silver Carpet’ is a low-growing perennial prized for its soft, velvety silver-grey leaves that form a dense, carpet-like mat. The foliage provides a striking texture and contrast in borders, rock gardens, and containers. While it may produce small, inconspicuous purple flowers in summer, the plant is grown primarily for its attractive, evergreen leaves. Its spreading habit makes it an excellent ground cover that brightens up any garden space.
Caring for ‘Silver Carpet’ is relatively simple. Plant it in full sun or partial shade with well-drained soil, and water lightly during dry periods until it is established. Remove any old or damaged leaves in early spring to keep the plant looking tidy, and enjoy a hardy, low-maintenance perennial that will provide soft, silvery foliage year after year with minimal effort.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
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Stachys 'Silver Carpet'
Stachys 'Silver Carpet'
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Product description
Stachys ‘Silver Carpet’ is a low-growing perennial prized for its soft, velvety silver-grey leaves that form a dense, carpet-like mat. The foliage provides a striking texture and contrast in borders, rock gardens, and containers. While it may produce small, inconspicuous purple flowers in summer, the plant is grown primarily for its attractive, evergreen leaves. Its spreading habit makes it an excellent ground cover that brightens up any garden space.
Caring for ‘Silver Carpet’ is relatively simple. Plant it in full sun or partial shade with well-drained soil, and water lightly during dry periods until it is established. Remove any old or damaged leaves in early spring to keep the plant looking tidy, and enjoy a hardy, low-maintenance perennial that will provide soft, silvery foliage year after year with minimal effort.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Place a layer of grit around the plant to prevent the foliage from getting wet on the ground and rotting
How to Plant
Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball and water it thoroughly. Gently remove the plant from the pot, loosen any tangled roots, and place it in the hole. Gently backfill the soil and compost, firming down gently, then water in well.
