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Androsace geraniifolia (Geranium rock jasmine)
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1 hour care
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0.3m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Androsace geraniifolia
Other names
Geranium rock jasmine, Androsace rhizomatosa
Genus
Androsace Androsace
Species
A. geraniifolia - A. geraniifolia is a rosette-forming, evergreen perennial forming loose mats of rounded to kidney-shaped, softely hairy, lobed, light green leaves and slender stems bearing loose umbels of small, fragrant, white to pale pink flowers in late spring and early summer.
Androsace geraniifolia is: Evergreen
Habit
Mat Forming
Flower
White, Pale-pink in Spring; White, Pale-pink in Summer
Foliage
Light green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
Leaf spot Leaf spot
General care
Propagation
Root single rosettes in summer. Sow seed in a cold frame in autumn.
Propagation methods
Seed, Pot up sprouting plantlets
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Where to grow
Androsace geraniifolia (Geranium rock jasmine) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Underplanting, Ground Cover, Gravel, Edging, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Woodland
Cultivation
Grow in gritty, humus-rich, moist or moist but well-drained soil in partial to full shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Androsace geraniifolia
Other names
Geranium rock jasmine, Androsace rhizomatosa
Genus
Androsace Androsace
Species
A. geraniifolia - A. geraniifolia is a rosette-forming, evergreen perennial forming loose mats of rounded to kidney-shaped, softely hairy, lobed, light green leaves and slender stems bearing loose umbels of small, fragrant, white to pale pink flowers in late spring and early summer.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Mat Forming
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Colour
Flower
White, Pale-pink in Spring; White, Pale-pink in Summer
Foliage
Light green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Propagation
Root single rosettes in summer. Sow seed in a cold frame in autumn.
Propagation methods
Seed, Pot up sprouting plantlets
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Where to grow
Androsace geraniifolia (Geranium rock jasmine) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Underplanting, Ground Cover, Gravel, Edging, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Woodland
Cultivation
Grow in gritty, humus-rich, moist or moist but well-drained soil in partial to full shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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| Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Shade | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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