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
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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