Androsace carnea subsp. laggeri
Lagger rock jasmine
A tufted perennial forming cushions composed of neat rosettes of small, thick, awl-shaped leaves. Cupped, rich deep pink flowers 8mm width are borne in umbels on stems about 5cm in height in late spring
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed 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
- Pyrenees
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained, gritty soil in a trough in full sun, top dress with grit
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in pots in an open frame as soon as ripe or in autumn. Propagate by rooting single rosettes as cuttings in early to midsummer. Keep moist; water from below to avoid wettng the rosettes
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Remove dead rosettes
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be subject to fungal diseases in damp conditions
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