Also known as: Goose tongue 'The Pearl', Sneezeweed 'The Pearl'
Sneezewort 'The Pearl' is characterized by small informal heads of semi-double, button-sized, pure white and daisy-shaped flowers. The flowering season is long, spanning throughout the summer months. It is perfectly suited for a cottage garden scheme and also makes a great cut flower. Sneezewort 'The Pearl' was a favorite of Gertrude Jeykll, an Edwardian garden designer.
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Perennial
Lifespan
75 cm
Plant Height
30 cm
Spread
Green
Leaf Color
1.3 cm
Flower Size
White
Flower Color
Deciduous
Leaf type
5 - 35 ℃
Ideal Temperature
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Care Guide
Care Guide for Sneezewort 'The Pearl'
Every week
Water
Full sun
Sunlight
5 - 35 ℃
Ideal Temperature
Garden Soil
Soil Type
Water:
Sneezewort 'The Pearl' thrives in moist environments, requiring consistent hydration without waterlogging. Water weekly for optimal growth, with supplemental irrigation during dry spells. As an herbaceous perennial, it benefits from natural rainfall and is primarily grown outdoors for robust flowering.
Fertilize:
For optimal growth, sneezewort 'The Pearl' requires balanced nutrition through monthly fertilization during the growing season, using granular or liquid formulas. Reduce feeding in late fall and winter to prevent root burn, ensuring even soil coverage and adequate post-application watering for robust health and blooms.
Pruning:
Sneezewort 'The Pearl' thrives with early to late spring pruning, fostering healthy growth and blooms. Remove dead stems and spent flowers for continuous flowering. Light shearing post-first bloom enhances shape, air circulation, and disease prevention, ensuring a compact, bushy form.
Propagation:
Sneezewort 'The Pearl' propagates successfully through sowing in well-draining soil with moderate moisture. Seeds should be lightly covered, as sneezewort 'The Pearl' needs light for germination. Keep the container in a stable, diffused light environment and maintain slightly damp soil to support seedling emergence.
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