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 10cmTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| 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
H5Botanical 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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