× Rhodoxis 'Aurora'

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Synonyms

Rhodohypoxis baurii 'Aurora'

Alpine Rockery Herbaceous Perennial
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A compact, deciduous perennial forming a clump of grass-like leaves covered with fine hairs. In summer, stems to 15cm high bear starry white flowers flushed with pink

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

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

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

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

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H3

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

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

Propagation

Propagate from offsets in late autumn

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Rock garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Gravel garden

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and thrips when grown under glass

Diseases

Generally disease-free