A pretty dense compact cushion of rosettes with exquisite little white flowers with a greenish-yellow eye. Connoisseurs plant. Max Height 2cm. Max Spread 10cm. Flowers May. Full sun. Hardy.
Androsace hirtella
A pretty dense compact cushion of rosettes with exquisite little white flowers with a greenish-yellow eye. Connoisseurs plant
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Androsace |
---|---|
Species | hirtella |
Varietry | |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | Light, Gritty |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 2cm |
Family | Primulaceae |
Spread | 10cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Cushion-forming, Rosette-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | May |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | Protect from winter wet |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | |
Care | Provide overhead protection in winter, Dead head after flowering |
Border | Alpine house |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Aphids |
Maintenance | Keep free from weeds |
Propagation | Division, Seed |
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