Crambe maritima Description
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This is a low growing Crambe is native to the UK whee it grows on shingle shoreline. It is not the most attractive of plants and lacks the impact of its ornamental cousin; however it is very hardy and has uses as an edible plant.
Crambe maritima - Cultivation Notes
This clump forming perennial will flourish in any well drained fertile deep topsoil in full of part shade. Crambe requires plenty of space, so plant 1 metre a part towards back of boarder. Good for coastal areas.
Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage
Strengths of Crambe maritima:
- Scented blossom
- Attracts wildlife to feed or nest
- All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
- Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant
- Suitable for exposed coastal planting
- Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils
- Tolerates cold exposed locations
Design & Plant Use for Crambe maritima:
- Summer flowering herbaceous plant suitable for border planting
- Ideal for planting within the herb garden
- Low growing alpine plant flourishing in a dry sunny location
- Herbaceous plant with culinary usage
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