Overview
Hypoxis parvula pink-flowered is a plant with a herbaceous perennial, clump-forming habit in the genus Hypoxis, part of the Hypoxidaceae family, with linear to lanceolate, basal rosettes foliage. Hypoxis parvula pink-flowered grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include rock gardens, containers and woodland edges.
About
Hypoxis parvula pink-flowered is a herbaceous perennial cultivar of the Hypoxis genus in the Hypoxidaceae family. It forms clumps with basal rosettes of linear to lanceolate foliage. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade, ideally in a sheltered, south- or west-facing aspect. It prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH and can tolerate both well-drained and moist conditions. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for rock gardens, containers, and woodland edges, offering interest in spring and summer. Propagation is by seed or division.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Hypoxis
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Hypoxis parvula pink-flowered size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Herbaceous perennial, Clump-forming
- Foliage
- Linear to lanceolate, Basal rosettes
- Suggested uses
- Rock gardens, Containers, Woodland edges
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hypoxis parvula pink-flowered
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-resistant
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-resistant
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Hypoxis parvula pink-flowered?
Hypoxis parvula pink-flowered prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hypoxis parvula pink-flowered need?
Hypoxis parvula pink-flowered grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist.
Is Hypoxis parvula pink-flowered hardy in the UK?
Hypoxis parvula pink-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 Hypoxis parvula pink-flowered?
Seed, Division.
