Overview
Androsace carnea subsp. rosea is a matforming alpine rockery in the genus Androsace, part of the Primulaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Androsace carnea subsp. rosea grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include rock garden, gravel garden and patio and container plants.
About
Androsace carnea subsp. rosea, known as Haller rock jasmine, is a mat-forming evergreen perennial in the Primulaceae family. This cultivar thrives in full sun on south- or west-facing aspects and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soil types including chalk, loam, and sand with a range of pH from acid to alkaline. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and is suitable for exposed or sheltered sites. Flowering in summer and autumn, it is well suited to rock gardens, gravel gardens, patios, and containers. Propagation is by seed or root cuttings taken in early to mid-summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Androsace
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Androsace carnea subsp. rosea size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Rock garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Androsace carnea subsp. rosea
- Propagation
- Seed, Root single rosettes as cuttings in early to mid-summer
- Pest resistance
- Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Leaf spot under wet conditions
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Androsace carnea subsp. rosea?
Androsace carnea subsp. rosea prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Androsace carnea subsp. rosea need?
Androsace carnea subsp. rosea is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Androsace carnea subsp. rosea hardy in the UK?
Androsace carnea subsp. rosea has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Androsace carnea subsp. rosea?
Seed, Root single rosettes as cuttings in early to mid-summer.
More in the Androsace genus
- Androsace albana
- Androsace cylindrica 'Bloodgood'
- Androsace helvetica
- Androsace incana
- Androsace mathildae
- Androsace muscoidea 'Dolpo Lilac'
- Androsace sarmentosa subsp. primuloides 'Brilliant'
- Androsace sarmentosa subsp. primuloides 'Conwy Gem'rock jasmine 'Conwy Gem'