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Alpine Rockery
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Sand
Loam
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Neutral, AlkalineColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Tufted
- Genus
Haplopappus can be annuals, perennials, or sub-shrubs, with simple or lobed leaves and daisy-like yellow ro purple flower-heads in summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Chile, Argentina
How to grow
Cultivation
Ideal for a rock garden, scree, wall, raised bed, sink or trough. Thrives in a well-drained position in full sun. Avoid winter wet
Propagation
Propagate by seed in spring or as soon as ripe, or take softwood cuttings in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
- Wall side borders
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
No pruning required - just trim back any dead flowers or leaves after flowering
Pests
Genearlly pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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