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Alpine RockeryHerbaceous Perennial

× Rhodoxis 'Summer Stars Peppermint' (Summer Stars Series)

A compact, deciduous, clump-forming perennial to 15cm high with grass-like foliage covered in fine hairs and stems bearing white, starry flowers with red eyes from late spring into summer

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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring White Green
Summer White Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H2
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

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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