Androsace sempervivoides
sempervivum-leaved rock jasmine
A mat-forming evergreen perennial, producing sprays of pink to mauve-pink, yellow-eyed, scented flowers 10mmacrossin spring. The eyes turn red with age, and the flower stems are also red
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime 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 | Red | Pink | Green | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Primulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Androsace can be annuals, biennials or evergreen perennials forming mats or compact cushions, with salver-shaped flowers which may be solitary or in umbels
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Kashmir, Tibet
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a scree bed, in vertical crevices in rock or in moist but gritty, well-drained soil, or in containers
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in containers in an open cold frame as soon as ripe or in autumn. Root single rosettes as cuttings in early to midsummer. Keep moist but water from below to avoid wetting the rosettes
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Gravel garden
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free. May be susceptible to aphids under glass
Diseases
Vulnerable to fungal diseases in damp conditions. Remove dead rosettes to reduce the risk of infection
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