Evergreen tufted cushion with rosettes of hairy-margined, narrow mid-green leaves. Umbels of white, light pink or dark pink, yellow-eyed flowers. Max Height 5cm. Max Spread 8cm. Flowers April to June. Full sun. Hardy.
Androsace carnea x pyrenaica
Evergreen tufted cushion with rosettes of hairy-margined, narrow mid-green leaves. Umbels of white, light pink or dark pink, yellow-eyed flowers.
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Androsace |
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Species | carnea |
Varietry | x pyrenaica |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | white, pink |
Soil | Light |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 5cm |
Family | Primulaceae |
Spread | 8cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Cushion-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | April, June |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | |
Care | |
Border | Rock garden, Scree |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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