About
This compact, clump-forming, deciduous alpine perennial to around 10cm in height, with slender, hairy, pale green grass-like foliage. Great for pots and containers. Large, white star-shaped flowers with a red eye appear on short, upright stems from May through to August.
About the genus
A hybrid genus of small, ornamental herbaceous perennial, originating from South Africa, with grass-like foliage and bright-coloured, star-shaped flowers. Plant resents winter wet during dormancy
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
HeightUp to 10cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained, moderately fertile, humus-rich, soil in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet; can be grown in pots in an alpine house
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by separating offsets in late autumn
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to red spider mite and thrips when grown under glass
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free