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Androsace sarmentosa Wall.

rock jasmine

A mat-forming, stoloniferous, evergreen perennial to 10cm tall, with rosettes of white-hairy, light green leaves. In late spring and early summer, stems to 10cm tall bear compact umbels of pink flowers. A vigorous species for a rock garden

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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
0–0.1 metre
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Chalk
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Pink Green
Summer Pink Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Primulaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump forming
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

Correct

Plant range
Himalaya, W China

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
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to fungal diseases in damp conditons

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