Rhodohypoxis baurii var. baurii

RHS Plant Profile
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Herbaceous Perennial Alpine Rockery

A compact, clump-forming perennial, 5-10cm high, with narrowly lance-shaped, keeled green leaves covered with downy white hairs. Deep pink or red flowers to 2cm across are borne on short upright stems from late spring to late summer

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

Up to 10 cm

Max Spread

0-0.1 metre

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0-0.1 metre
Max Height
Up to 10 cm

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
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
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
Correct
Plant Range
South Africa, Lesotho

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in free-draining, humus-rich, neutral to acid soil in full sun. Water freely in summer and keep almost dry in winter. Suitable for an alpine house, rockery or trough

Propagation

Propagate by division, splitting established clumps or removing 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 red spider mite and thrips when grown under glass

Diseases

Generally disease-free