Overview

Raoulia rubra is a compact, mat-forming perennial alpine rockery in the genus Raoulia, part of the Asteraceae family, with silvery-grey, moss-like foliage. Raoulia rubra grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include alpine gardens, rockeries and ground cover.

About

Raoulia rubra is a cushion plant belonging to the family Asteraceae and is found in the mountains of the southern North Island and the northern South Island of New Zealand. Its common name in English is scabweed, although it is also sometimes called vegetable sheep. In the wild it grows across New Zealand North and New Zealand. Grow it in full sun and loam soil. In UK gardens it is hardy through an average UK winter (RHS H4). It works well for alpine gardens, rockeries and ground cover. It tolerates neutral soils, well-drained conditions and south-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.

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About the genus

Raoulia is a genus of New Zealand plants in the tribe Gnaphalieae within the family Asteraceae.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Raoulia

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Raoulia rubra size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Alpine Rockery

Habit

Compact, mat-forming perennial

Foliage

Silvery-grey, moss-like

Suggested uses

Alpine gardens, rockeries, ground cover

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Raoulia rubra

Propagation

Seed, division

Pest resistance

High

Disease resistance

High

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