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Alpine RockeryHerbaceous Perennial
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical 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
Unresolved
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
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