Position – Sun
Soil – Well-drained
Flowering Period –Summer
Hardiness – Half hardy
Rhodohypoxis are compact, clump-forming herbaceous perennials with attractive, textured lance-shaped leaves and small star-shaped flowers that are coloured in varied shades of white, pink, red and purple during the summer. Rhodohypoxis are best suited to a gravel, container or rock garden. You should expect to see your plants grow to an approximate height of 10cm (4) and a spread of 1m (40”).
Rhodohypoxis are best planted in well-drained soil of loam and sand within an acidic and neutral PH balance. Amend the planting area with plenty of compost to improve the drainage. Dig a hole that fits the depth and width of the root ball and firm into place. Water thoroughly after planting to settle the soil into place.
Rhodohypoxis may require a light feed and the soil should be kept moist throughout the growing season. Do not be tempted to water these plants during the winter as this will rot the roots. Apply a generous layer of mulch to the base of your plant to retain moisture levels whilst suppressing pesky weeds.
It is possible to propagate Rhodohypoxis by seed sown in pots during spring as soon as they are ripe or by division during late autumn.
