Androsace septentrionalis 'Stardust'

<em>Androsace</em> <em>septentrionalis</em> 'Stardust' visionspictures.com
Alpine Rockery

An evergreen perennial forming tufts of lance-shaped, mid-green leaves to 6cm long. From late spring to early summer it produces open umbels of yellow-eyed, white flowers held on stems to 25cm. A short-lived plant but it self-seeds freely

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0-0.1 metre

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0-0.1 metre
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H5

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Primulaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Tufted
Genus
Androsace can be annuals, biennials or evergreen perennials forming mats or compact cushions, with salver-shaped flowers which may be solitary or in umbels
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in a scree bed, vertical crevices in rock work, or moist but gritty, well-drained soil in a trough in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by seed, or root single rosettes as cuttings in early summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free