A woody-based alpine with bristly hairy, grey-green leaves and clusters of tubular white flowers with pink tips in summer. Max Height 25cm. Max Spread 25cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Onosma alborosea
A woody-based alpine with bristly hairy, grey-green leaves and clusters of tubular white flowers with pink tips in summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Onosma |
|---|---|
| Species | alborosea |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Gritty |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 25cm |
| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Spread | 25cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | grey, green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Protect from winter wet |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | |
| Border | Rock garden, Alpine house |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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