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Rhodohypoxis baurii 'Ruth'

red star 'Ruth'

A clump-forming perennial 10cm high with basal clusters of keeled, folded, dull greyish green leaves, to 10cm long, and light pink flowers, about 2cm across, throughout summer

Synonyms
Rhodohypoxis 'Ruth'

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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0–0.1 metre
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Grey Silver
Summer Pink Green Grey Silver
Autumn Green Grey Silver
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
Botanical 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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