Androsace sarmentosa subsp. primuloides
rock jasmine
A mat-forming, evergreen perennial spreading by stolons. The rosettes are covered in silky hairs, and appear more silvery over winter. The flowers are a deep, rich pink with a small yellow eye, borne in generous clusters on red stems in spring
Synonyms
Androsace primuloidesAndrosace studiosorum
see moreAndrosace primuloides hort.
Androsace sarmentosa var. yunnanensis misapplied
Androsace sarmentosa misapplied
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red | Pink | Grey Silver | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Grey Silver | |||
| Autumn | Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–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
- Himalaya
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a scree bed, in vertical crevices in rock or in moist but gritty, well-drained soil
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 mid summer. 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 disease in damp conditions. Remove dead rosettes to reduce the risk of infection
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