A small clump-forming alpine with keeled, greyish green hairy leaves. Starry pink flowers throughout summer. Max Height 10cm. Max Spread 10cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Frost hardy.
Rhodohypoxis ‘Fred Broome’
A small clump-forming alpine with keeled, greyish green hairy leaves. Starry pink flowers throughout summer.
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Rhodohypoxis |
---|---|
Species | |
Varietry | 'Fred Broome' |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | pink |
Soil | Lime-free |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 10cm |
Family | Hypoxidaceae |
Spread | 10cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | grey, green |
Flowers From | June, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | Protect from winter wet |
Hardiness | Frost hardy |
Planting | |
Care | |
Border | Rock garden, Alpine house |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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