Overview
Androsace cylindrica 'Bloodgood' is a matforming alpine rockery in the genus Androsace, part of the Primulaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Androsace cylindrica 'Bloodgood' 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 cylindrica 'Bloodgood' is an evergreen, mat-forming cultivar within the Androsace genus, which includes annuals, biennials, and perennials known for their dense cushion formations. This plant thrives in full sun on south- or west-facing aspects and is hardy to UK zone H5. It prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soils such as chalk, loam, or sand, and can tolerate a range of soil pH from acid to alkaline. Suitable for rock and gravel gardens as well as patios and containers, it offers interest during the summer and autumn seasons.
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 cylindrica 'Bloodgood' 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 cylindrica 'Bloodgood'
- 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 cylindrica 'Bloodgood'?
Androsace cylindrica 'Bloodgood' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Androsace cylindrica 'Bloodgood' need?
Androsace cylindrica 'Bloodgood' 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 cylindrica 'Bloodgood' hardy in the UK?
Androsace cylindrica 'Bloodgood' 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 cylindrica 'Bloodgood'?
Seed, Root single rosettes as cuttings in early to mid-summer.
More in the Androsace genus
- Androsace albana
- 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'
- Androsace septentrionalis
