About
Raoulia haastii is a mat-forming, evergreen alpine perennial from New Zealand producing a dense, spreading mat of tiny, yellowish-grey leaves. A rewarding plant for a sunny, very well-drained alpine trough or rock garden.
About the genus
Raoulia are compact, mat-forming, evergreen alpine perennials from New Zealand with silvery-grey, moss-like foliage and small, white to yellow flowerheads in spring. Excellent plants for sunny, very well-drained alpine troughs and rock gardens.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants, Rock garden
Native toNew Zealand
Care notes
CultivationGrow in gritty, humus-rich, moist but sharply drained soil in full sun, or in partial shade in warm, dry areas. Protect from excessive winter wet. May also be grown in an alpine house or cool greenhouse
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by division
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free