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€69,00
The Antennaria dioica ‘Rubra’ is a perennial evergreen groundcover, characterized by grey-silver leaves and small pinkish-red flowers that bloom in spring and summer. Its low, compact growth habit forms an elegant, hardy, and low-maintenance carpet.
Our lawns use over 80% less water and maintenance than a traditional lawn. Try it to believe it!
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| Format |
Half tray of 30 plants (3 m²) Tray of 60 plants (6 m²) Cell diameter: 5 cm |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Type | Groundcover |
| Foliage |
Grey-silver, evergreen |
| Flower colour | White-pink |
| Flowering period | May, June, July |
| Cold hardiness | Down to -15 |
| Drought tolerance | High |
| Salt tolerance | Yes |
| Tread resistance | Low |
| Maximum height | 10 cm (including flowers) |
| Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
The Antennaria dioica ‘Rubra’, also known as “Cat’s Foot” due to the soft appearance of its flower heads, is an elegant and hardy groundcover. Its soft, grey-silver leaves create a soft, ornamental carpet, enhanced by pinkish-red flowers that stand out from late spring through summer.
This plant is ideal for rock gardens, borders, embankments, and areas with poor or sandy soil, where it provides a unique and natural aesthetic.
It prefers well-drained soils, even poor and sandy ones. It has excellent cold hardiness and tolerates mountain and hillside climates well.
It also adapts well to drought conditions, thanks to its soft foliage, which reduces transpiration.
It is less suitable for areas subject to heavy foot traffic, but perfect for decorative and natural areas of the garden.
Antennaria dioica ‘Rubra’ pairs well with other rock garden groundcovers such as Thymus serpyllum, creating a varied lawn rich in shades and highly resilient.
The best time for planting is autumn, to take advantage of seasonal rainfall, but spring planting is also effective with a little extra watering during the first summer.
Following the recommended density of 10 plants per square metre, the Antennaria carpet will fill in within approximately 8–12 months.
During establishment, water deeply but infrequently, checking that the soil is dry to a depth of 8–10 cm. After the first year, watering can be reduced almost to zero.
Maintenance is minimal: it does not need mowing, except to remove any spent flowers or maintain the desired shape.
Antennaria dioica ‘Rubra’ is available in 60-cell trays, designed to cover 6 m² of area, or in half trays of 30 plants for 3 m².
You can freely combine full and half trays to achieve the required area. For areas larger than 100 m², we provide personalised quotes based on your needs.
€69,00
All you need is a tape measure and five minutes. Here’s how to figure out how many square meters (m²) you need for your lawn.
Divide it into rectangles and triangles, calculate each section, and add the results together. Then subtract areas that do not need to be planted: paths, patios, pools, and shrub beds.
Add an extra 5–10% for edges, curves, and small measurement errors. Then choose the next larger size or combine multiple sizes.
Example: 7 × 3 m garden = 21 m², minus a 1 × 3 m path = 18 m². With an extra 10%, you get about 20 m²: choose 24 m² or combine 12 + 6 + 3 m².
Send us the measurements or a photo of the garden from the Contact page, or message us on WhatsApp: we’ll help you choose the right quantity.
Rapid adoption
In bloom from April to October
Does not attract bees
Walkable and moderately passable by vehicles
The Antennaria dioica ‘Rubra’ is a perennial evergreen groundcover, characterized by grey-silver leaves and small pinkish-red flowers that bloom in spring and summer. Its low, compact growth habit forms an elegant, hardy, and low-maintenance carpet.
Our lawns use over 80% less water and maintenance than a traditional lawn. Try it to believe it!
Prefers well-drained soils, even poor and sandy ones. It has excellent cold hardiness and tolerates mountain and hillside climates well.
It also adapts well to drought conditions, thanks to its tomentose foliage which reduces transpiration.
It is less suitable for areas subject to heavy foot traffic, but perfect in decorative and natural areas of the garden.
Antennaria dioica ‘Rubra’ pairs well with other rock garden groundcovers such as Thymus serpyllum, creating a variegated lawn, rich in shades and very hardy.
The best time for planting is autumn, to take advantage of the seasonal rains, but planting in spring is also effective with some extra watering during the first summer.
Following the recommended density of 10 plants per square metre, the Antennaria mat will close in about 8–12 months.
During establishment, it is best to water deeply and infrequently, checking that the soil is dry to a depth of 8–10 cm. After the first year, watering can be reduced almost to zero.
Maintenance is minimal: it does not need mowing, except to remove any spent flowers or maintain the desired shape.
Antennaria dioica ‘Rubra’ is available in 60-cell trays, designed to cover 6 m² of area, or in half trays of 30 plants for 3 m².
You can freely combine full and half trays to cover the required area. For areas larger than 100 m², we provide personalized quotes based on your needs.
When you receive the delivery or hold-for-collection notice, please collect the package as soon as possible: plants suffer if they remain closed in the box for too long.
All the details are in the Terms of Sale and the withdrawal form. If you have any questions, write to us.
WHAT IS AN ALTERNATIVE LAWN
A traditional lawn is a fragile monoculture: it drinks thousands of liters of water every summer, needs mowing every week, and turns yellow as soon as you neglect it. An alternative lawn turns this logic on its head: instead of grasses, we use Mediterranean groundcovers selected in our nursery—low-growing, dense, and hardy plants born for hot, dry climates.
The result is a green, walkable carpet that blooms for months, withstands drought, salt spray, and frost, and reduces watering and maintenance by 80%. It is not an aesthetic compromise: it is a more beautiful, more vibrant lawn that is kinder to the environment.
THE IMPORTANCE OF A STRONG ROOT SYSTEM
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Prepare the soil by removing weeds and loosening the top 25–30 cm
Remove the tray and separate the seedlings with a knife or scissors
Space 10 seedlings per m². Plant them well, making sure to cover the entire growing medium.
Water thoroughly until the soil is saturated.
Why our alternative lawns are so special
€19,00
Overall rating: 4.7 / 5 from 3 reviews.
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Stefano A. 5/5
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Esperienza che ripeterò. Il prato e’ arrivato con un giorno di ritardo, per colpa del corriere . Le piante Sembravano un po’ sofferenti , piantate subito , il giorno dopo già belle e adesso sembrerebbero aver già attecchito. Spiegazioni di travaso perfette . Servizio clienti perfetto , ho scritto quando non ho visto la consegna da parte del corriere. ‘I hanno risposto subito . Consigliato . Comprerò nuove piante , prodott introvabili nei vari garden
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We guarantee the highest quality: if anything arrives damaged, we will replace it at our expense.
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Crush-resistant and tip-proof packaging, designed to ensure the plants arrive intact.
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Mates Plants Agricultural Partnership Co.
Strada Prov.le 160 Amiatina, 42
58015 Orbetello (GR) Italy
VAT Number 01062400534
