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dark purple stonecrop

Rhodiola rosea

Pollinator FriendlyLow MaintenanceDrought Resistant

Genus: Rhodiola
Family: Crassulaceae
Common Names: roseroot, rose-scented root, rosewort, rosy-flowered stonecrop, Snowdon rose, heal-all [3]

About this plant

A clump-forming rhizomatous perennial with purple stems and lance-shaped, fleshy grey-green, toothed leaves 4cm long, with a red-tinted tips. In summer, the small yellow star-shaped flowers open from slightly pink buds and are borne in dense terminal corymb-like heads. Male and female flowers are produced on different plants.

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well drained soil in full sun. a drought tolerant plant suitable for rockeries and the front of borders

Pruning

Cut back after flowering or leave seedheads over winter

Propagation

Propagate by seed in containers in a cold frame or by division in spring or early summer

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverHedging ScreensLow MaintenanceWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years