Overview

Raoulia subsericea 'Wanaka' is a compact, mat-forming perennial alpine rockery in the genus Raoulia, part of the Asteraceae family, with silvery-grey, moss-like foliage. Raoulia subsericea 'Wanaka' 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 subsericea 'Wanaka' is a compact, mat-forming perennial cultivar of the Raoulia genus, known for its low-growing alpine habit. It features silvery-grey, moss-like foliage that forms dense mats, making it suitable for alpine gardens, rockeries, and ground cover. This cultivar thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. It is hardy in the UK (H4) and is of interest during the spring and summer seasons when it produces small flowers typical of the genus.

About the genus

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

Wikipedia contributors, "Raoulia", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Raoulia

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 subsericea 'Wanaka' 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 subsericea 'Wanaka'

Propagation

Seed, division

Pest resistance

High

Disease resistance

High

Frequently asked questions