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shaggy rock jasmine

Androsace villosa

Genus: Androsace
Family: Primulaceae

About this plant

A mat- or cushion-forming, evergreen perennial with rosettes of small leaves covered in long, silky hairs on the undersides. Tight clusters of three to seven white flowers, with yellow eyes that may redden with age, are produced on stems 2-3cm long in spring

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in gritty, well-drained soil in a wall crevice, rock garden, scree or trough

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or root single rosettes as cuttings in early to mid-summer. Water cuttings from below to avoid wetting foliage

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May suffer from fungal problems under wet conditions

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerWall Side BordersHedging Screens

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years