Pretty almost flat, starry clear white flowers suffused pink produced on a short stem over long periods in the summer. Max Height 10cm. Max Spread 10cm. Flowers April to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Rhodohypoxis ‘Ruth’
Pretty almost flat, starry clear white flowers suffused pink produced on a short stem over long periods in the summer
Additional information
| Generic | Rhodohypoxis |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Ruth' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | white, pink |
| Soil | Fertile, Acidic |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 10cm |
| Family | Hypoxidaceae |
| Spread | 10cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained, Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Dead head after flowering, Provide overhead protection in winter |
| Border | Alpine house, Rock garden, Scree |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Vine weevils, Red spider mite, Thrips |
| Maintenance | Feed |
| Propagation | Division |
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