× Rhodoxis hybrida 'Hebron Farm Pink'
rhodoxis 'Hebron Farm Pink'
'Hebron Farm Pink' is a clump-forming perennial with a basal cluster of narrow leaves up to 4cm long. In summer produces star-shaped flowers opening to pale pink from dark pink buds
Synonyms
Rhodohypoxis 'Hebron Farm Pink'× Rhodoxis 'Hebron Farm Pink'
see moreHypoxis 'Hebron Farm Pink'
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Pink | Green | ||
Autumn | ||||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Hypoxidaceae
- Native to the UK
- 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
Separate offsets in late autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Rock garden
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
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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