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Beginner
skill rating |
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0.3m
max. spread |
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0.15m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
Botanical name: Rhodohypoxis baurii 'Douglas'
Other names: Red star 'Douglas', Rosy posy
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Genus: Rhodohypoxis
Variety or cultivar: 'Douglas' _ 'Douglas' is a cormous perennial from South Africa with narrow leaves and flat purple-red flowers in summer.
Rhodohypoxis baurii 'Douglas' is: Semi evergreen
Flower: Purple, Red in Summer
Foliage: Green in Summer
Habit: Clump-forming
Rhodohypoxis baurii 'Douglas' (Red star 'Douglas') will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Ground Cover, Rock, Underplanting, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation: Best planted in well-drained, slightly acid soil in full sun. Ensure good drainage. Dislikes winter wet.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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Well-drained |
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Acid, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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