Rosularia chrysantha
golden-flowered rosularia
A mat-forming succulent with pale green, fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves forming rosettes up to 3cm across. Clusters of narrowly funnel-shaped, white or pale creamy yellow flowers are produced on upright stems in early summer. Individual rosettes die after flowering
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Rosularia are succulent perennials producing evergreen rosettes of fleshy leaves and sprays of white, yellow or pink flowers on upright stems in summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- E Mediterranean
How to grow
Cultivation
Outdoors grow in moderately fertile, sharply drained soil with added grit, in full sun. Protect from winter wet. Can also grow in shallow containers of peat-free, loam-based compost, with added grit, in an alpine house
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown under glass in spring, or by detaching and rooting offsets in summer or early autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
Pruning
Remove rosettes that have flowered
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevils and aphids
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Get involved
The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.