Rock Jasmine. Evergreen cushion-forming alpine with dense rosettes. Leaves mid-green above and covered in long, silky hairs beneath. Deep purple-pink, yellow-to green-eyed flowers. Max Height 5cm. Max Spread 15cm. Flowers April to May. Full sun. Hardy.
Androsace villosa var. jacquemontii
Evergreen cushion-forming alpine with dense rosettes. Leaves mid-green above and covered in long, silky hairs beneath. Deep purple-pink, yellow-to green-eyed flowers.
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Androsace |
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Species | villosa |
Varietry | var. jacquemontii |
Common Name | Rock Jasmine |
Flower Colour | purple, pink |
Soil | Gritty |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 5cm |
Family | Primulaceae |
Spread | 15cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Cushion-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | silver, grey |
Flowers From | April, May |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | |
Care | Cut back after flowering |
Border | Rock garden |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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Maintenance | |
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