A pretty dense compact cushion of rosettes with exquisite little pink flowers. Grow in a peat bed. Max Height 5cm. Max Spread 10cm. Flowers May to June. Full sun. Hardy.
Androsace rotundifolia
A pretty dense compact cushion of rosettes with exquisite little pink flowers. Grow in a peat bed
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Androsace |
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Species | rotundifolia |
Varietry | |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | pink |
Soil | Light, Acidic |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 5cm |
Family | Primulaceae |
Spread | 10cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Cushion-forming, Rosette-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | May, June |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | Protect from winter wet |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | |
Care | Dead head regularly |
Border | Rock garden, Scree, Woodland |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Aphids |
Maintenance | Keep free from weeds |
Propagation | Division, Seed |
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