Overview
Androsace mariae white-flowered is a matforming alpine rockery in the genus Androsace, part of the Primulaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Androsace mariae white-flowered 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 mariae white-flowered is a matforming evergreen perennial cultivar within the Androsace genus, known for its dense cushion formations. It produces white salver-shaped flowers during summer and autumn, thriving best in full sun on south- or west-facing aspects. This cultivar prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soils such as chalk, loam, or sand, across a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for rock gardens, gravel gardens, and patio containers, and can be propagated by seed or by rooting single rosettes as cuttings 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 mariae white-flowered 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 mariae white-flowered
- 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 mariae white-flowered?
Androsace mariae white-flowered prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Androsace mariae white-flowered need?
Androsace mariae white-flowered 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 mariae white-flowered hardy in the UK?
Androsace mariae white-flowered 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 mariae white-flowered?
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'