Rhodohypoxis baurii 'Tetra Red'
red star 'Tetra Red'
A clump-forming alpine herbaceous perennial 10cm high with basal clusters of keeled, folded, dull greyish green leaves, to 10cm long, and large deep cerise-pink, almost red, flowers with broad tepals throughout summer
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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, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
| 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
Rhodohypoxis are small clump-forming herbaceous perennials with tufts of hairy, narrowly lance-shaped leaves and solitary star-shaped, white, pink, red or purple flowers in summer
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in an alpine house in a mix of equal parts lime-free potting compost, leaf mould, and sharp sand, in full light, water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly when in growth, and keep just moist in winter; or grow outdoors in a trough or rock garden, in well-drained, moderately fertile, humus-rich soil in full sun, and in winter protect with a propped pane of glass to keep plants almost dry
Propagation
Propagate by division of established clumps, or by separating offsets, in late autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and thrips under glass
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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