About
Rhodohypoxis baurii, the red star, is a small, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial to 10 cm with spear-shaped, keeled, hairy leaves and solitary, star-shaped, pink to red flowers 2 cm across in summer. A charming and rewarding little perennial for a sunny, well-drained rock garden or alpine trough.
About the genus
Rhodohypoxis are small, clump-forming herbaceous perennials from South Africa with tufts of hairy, narrowly lance-shaped leaves and solitary, star-shaped, white, pink, red or purple flowers in summer. Popular and easy-care plants for a sunny, well-drained rock garden or alpine trough.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0-0.1 metre
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesGravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Native toSouth Africa
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained, moderately fertile, humus-rich, neutral to acid soil in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet; can be grown in pots in an alpine house
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in pots as soon as ripe or in spring, germinate at 6-12°C. Propagate by division in late autumn
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to red spider mite and thrips when grown under glass
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free