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Alpine RockeryHerbaceous Perennial

Androsace carnea subsp. laggeri
  • RHS AGM

Lagger rock jasmine

A tufted perennial forming cushions composed of neat rosettes of small, thick, awl-shaped leaves. Cupped, rich deep pink flowers 8mm width are borne in umbels on stems about 5cm in height in late spring

Synonyms
Androsace laggeri
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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
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Pink Green
Summer Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Primulaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Matforming
Genus

Androsace can be annuals, biennials or evergreen perennials forming mats or compact cushions, with salver-shaped flowers which may be solitary or in umbels

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Pyrenees

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained, gritty soil in a trough in full sun, top dress with grit

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in pots in an open frame as soon as ripe or in autumn. Propagate by rooting single rosettes as cuttings in early to midsummer. Keep moist; water from below to avoid wettng the rosettes

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Low Maintenance
Pruning

Remove dead rosettes

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be subject to fungal diseases in damp conditions

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