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Rhodohypoxis rubella

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 4"-6"
  • W: 4"-6"

planting zones

  • 7a-9b

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Rhodohypoxis rubella plant details

Rhodohypoxis rubella is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhodohypoxis rubella

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: hypoxidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 IN - 6 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, rock garden, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhodohypoxis rubella

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

These are such good little quasi-bulbous plants from South Africa. Perfectly adapted to Port Townsend where there are no end of full sun rock gardens with good drainage. Nice summer bloomers and good increasers making dense clumps. Probably deer resistant.

Gardening facts about Rhodohypoxis rubella plant

How to Grow Rhodohypoxis rubella

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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