A mat-forming alpine with silver-grey hairy leaves. Sulphur-yellow flowerheads in summer. Max Height 1cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun/partial shade. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Raoulia australis
A mat-forming alpine with silver-grey hairy leaves. Sulphur-yellow flowerheads in summer.
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Raoulia |
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Species | australis |
Varietry | |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | yellow |
Soil | Gritty |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 1cm |
Family | Asteraceae |
Spread | 30cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Mat-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | silver, grey |
Flowers From | June, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | Protect from winter wet |
Hardiness | Frost hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Rock garden, Scree |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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