Overview
x Rhodoxis large red-flowered is a climbing alpine rockery in the genus Rhodoxis, part of the Hypoxidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. x Rhodoxis large red-flowered grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens and wall side borders.
About
x Rhodoxis large red-flowered is a climbing cultivar within the Rhodoxis hybrid genus, known for its small, ornamental herbaceous perennials native to South Africa. This deciduous plant produces vibrant, large red star-shaped blooms throughout spring, summer, and autumn. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suited to cottage and informal gardens, wildlife gardens, and wall side borders. The plant requires well-drained soil and can be propagated by softwood or hardwood cuttings, chip budding, or seed with stratification.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Rhodoxis
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
x Rhodoxis large red-flowered size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery, Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for x Rhodoxis large red-flowered
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings in early to mid spring, Hardwood cuttings in late summer to autumn, Chip budding in summer, Seed propagation (requires stratification)
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Rose leafhopper, Glasshouse red spider mite, Scale insects, Caterpillars, Large rose sawfly, Rose slugworm sawfly, Rose leaf-rolling sawfly, Deer, Rabbits
- Disease resistance
- Rose black spot, Rose rust, Replant disease, Rose dieback, Rose powdery mildew, Honey fungus, Rose blindness, Flower balling
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant x Rhodoxis large red-flowered?
x Rhodoxis large red-flowered prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does x Rhodoxis large red-flowered need?
x Rhodoxis large red-flowered grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is x Rhodoxis large red-flowered hardy in the UK?
x Rhodoxis large red-flowered has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate x Rhodoxis large red-flowered?
Softwood cuttings in early to mid spring, Hardwood cuttings in late summer to autumn, Chip budding in summer, Seed propagation (requires stratification).