Overview

Haberlea rhodopensis 'Virginalis' is a clump-forming alpine rockery in the genus Haberlea, part of the Gesneriaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Haberlea rhodopensis 'Virginalis' grows best in partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include rock gardens, alpine gardens and containers.

About

Haberlea rhodopensis 'Virginalis' (Rhodope haberlea 'Virginalis') is an evergreen, clump-forming perennial belonging to the Gesneriaceae family. It forms a stemless rosette of obovate leaves and produces umbels of two-lipped, short funnel-shaped flowers in spring and early summer. This cultivar thrives in partial shade, particularly on north-facing, sheltered aspects, and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soils ranging from chalk to loam and sand with a wide pH tolerance. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and is suitable for rock gardens, alpine gardens, and containers.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Haberlea

Sunlight

Partial shade

Soil type

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

North-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Haberlea rhodopensis 'Virginalis' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Alpine Rockery

Habit

Clump-forming

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Rock gardens, alpine gardens, containers

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Haberlea rhodopensis 'Virginalis'

Propagation

Division, seed

Pest resistance

Resistant to most pests

Disease resistance

Resistant to most diseases

Frequently asked questions