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× Rhodoxis hybrida 'Hebron Farm Red Eye'

rhodoxis 'Hebron Farm Red Eye'

A compact, clump-forming, deciduous alpine perennial to around 10cm in height, with slender, hairy, pale green grass-like foliage. Large, white star-shaped flowers with a red eye appear on short, upright stems from May through to August. Great for pots and containers

Synonyms
Rhodohypoxis 'Hebron Farm Red-eye'
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Red White Green
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
Botanical details
Family
Hypoxidaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

A hybrid genus of small, ornamental herbaceous perennial, originating from South Africa, with grass-like foliage and bright-coloured, star-shaped flowers. Plant resents winter wet during dormancy

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, moderately fertile, humus-rich, soil in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet; can be grown in pots in an alpine house

Propagation

Propagate by separating offsets in late autumn

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to red spider mite and thrips when grown under glass

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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