About
Rhodohypoxis baurii 'Apple Blossom' is a clump-forming alpine perennial to 10 cm with basal clusters of keeled, folded, grey-green hairy leaves and soft-pink, star-shaped flowers about 2 cm across throughout summer. A charming and easy-care selection 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
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery
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
Care notes
CultivationGrow in an alpine house in a mix of equal parts lime-free potting compost, leaf mould, and sharp sand, in full light, water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly when in growth, and keep just moist in winter; or grow outdoors in a trough or rock garden, in well-drained, moderately fertile, humus-rich soil in full sun, and in winter protect with a propped pane of glass to keep plants almost dry
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by division of established clumps, or by separating offsets, in late autumn
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and thrips under glass
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free