Overview

Asterolinon linum-stellatum is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Asterolinon, part of the Primulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Asterolinon linum-stellatum grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include flower borders and beds.

About

Asterolinon linum-stellatum is a clump-forming cultivar in the Primulaceae family, valued for its deciduous foliage. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for flower borders and beds, offering interest during spring and summer. Propagation is best achieved by seed sown in pots in a cold frame as soon as ripe, or by division in spring.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Asterolinon

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Asterolinon linum-stellatum size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Asterolinon linum-stellatum

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame as soon as seed is ripe or propagate by division in spring

Pest resistance

May be susceptible to astrantia leaf miner

Disease resistance

May be susceptible to powdery mildews

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