Arenaria

Arenaria – Best Plants In New Zealand

Growing Arenaria (commonly known as Irish Moss) delivers a vast range of benefits:

• They bring colour and vibrance to a space.
• Weeds are supressed.
• They attract provide a habitat for native fauna
• Arenaria plants can be used in a variety of landscaping applications, including borders, rock gardens, and cottage gardens.
• Greater biodiversity is created.
• Children can learn the plants and become more involved with nature.
• These plants will bring you pleasure for many years to come.

We have a range of Arenaria montana that are ready for their new home. We are here to help you find the right Arenaria for your space. Choose from a wide variety of locally grown plants that have been propagated and bred to thrive in NZ’s climate. We stock only the highest quality plants, sourcing them from NZ’s leading nurseries. Each plant is packed and transported with extreme care, ensuring it arrives to you in the same condition it was in when it left the nursery. If you are wanting to buy Arenaria, shop with confidence from the best in the industry.

Arenaria Questions

1. What is Arenaria?

Arenaria is a genus of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae. It contains over 250 species, which are native to many parts of the world, including Europe, North America, Asia, and South America. The plants are known for their small, white flowers, and ability to thrive in a variety of conditions.

2. What are the different types of Arenaria?

The most popular Arenaria species are:

• Arenaria montana: It features small, white flowers.
• Arenaria grandiflora: It is known for its larger, white flowers.
• Arenaria verna: This species flowers early.
• Arenaria caespitosa: It features moss-like foliage.
• Arenaria purpurascens: This species is known for its pink flowers.

3. What conditions do Arenaria need to grow?

Arenaria plants prefer full sun or partial shade and a well-drained soil. They are tolerant of a wide range of soils but perform best on a loam soil. Arenaria plants are also tolerant of dry periods but certainly benefit from regular watering during the growing season.

4. How do I plant Arenaria?

To plant an Arenaria, choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Dig a hole that is twice as wide as the root ball of the plant and plant the Arenaria at the same depth as it was growing in the pot. Fill the hole with soil and gently firm it in to remove large air pockets. Water the plant once it is in and continue to do this so the plant doesn’t dry out while it is establishing.

5. When do Arenaria flower?

Arenaria plants typically flower in the spring and summer. However, the exact timing of flowering will vary depending on the species and growing conditions.

6. Does arenaria spread?

Arenaria can spread and some species such as Arenaria montana often spread quickly to form dense mats. The rate at which Arenaria spreads will vary depending on the species and the growing conditions. They are more likely to spread in loose, sandy soils, and in sunny locations.

7. What does arenaria look like?

There are over 200 species of Arenaria, so their appearance varies widely. However, they all share some common characteristics, such as:

• Small, white flowers: Most Arenaria species have small, white flowers with five petals.
• Low-growing: Arenaria plants are typically low-growing, with most species reaching only a few inches tall.
• Spreading habit: Many Arenaria species have a spreading habit, which makes them ideal for groundcovers or filling in small spaces in rock gardens.
• Green leaves: Arenaria plants have small, green leaves that are either opposite or alternate on the stems.

Here are some examples of what Arenaria look like:

• Arenaria montana: This species has small, white flowers that bloom in late spring or early summer. It forms a dense, evergreen mat of growth and is often used in rock gardens.
• Arenaria verna: This species has small, white flowers that bloom in early spring. It has a spreading habit and is often used in groundcovers.
• Arenaria serpyllifolia: This species has small, white flowers that bloom in summer. It has a creeping habit and is often used in rock gardens or as a border plant.

The specific appearance of an Arenaria plant will depend on the species. However, all Arenaria plants are attractive and easy to care for, making them a popular choice for gardeners.

8. Is Arenaria Montana a perennial or annual?

Arenaria Montana is a perennial. It will come back year after year, growing larger and more established over time.

9. Where is the best place to find Arenaria?

The Plant Company has the best quality Arenaria at great prices.