About
A compact, clump-forming perennial to around 8cm high, with narrowly lance-shaped, keeled green leaves covered with downy white hairs. White flowers flushed with pink at the edges are borne on short upright stems from late spring into summer.
About the genus
Rhodohypoxis are small clump-forming herbaceous perennials with tufts of hairy, narrowly lance-shaped leaves and solitary star-shaped, white, pink, red or purple flowers in summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial, Alpine 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 free-draining, humus-rich, neutral to acid soil in full sun. Water freely in summer and keep almost dry in winter. Suitable for an alpine house, rockery or trough
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by division, splitting established clumps or removing offsets in late autumn
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to red spider mite and Thrips when grown under glass
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free