- Botanical name: x Rhodoxis 'Fairytale'
- Common name: Rhodoxis
- Family: Hypoxidaceae
- Plant Type: Alpine, Perennial, Deciduous
Pink
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
x Rhodoxis is an intergeneric hybrid of Rhodohypoxis and Hypoxis parvula that occurs naturally. Ideal for growing as ground cover in sunny rock gardens, it’s also suitable for growing in containers or granite troughs for alpine displays.
x Rhodoxis ‘Fairytale’ has intense pink-purple flowers that contrast with bright yellow anthers. Plant corms 4cm deep in well-drained, hummus-rich, neutral to acidic soil. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering. Plants may need protection or lifting in winter. During the summer months, feed regularly with a potash-rich feed, and water regularly. Avoid excessive winter wet.
How to grow Rhodoxis 'Fairytale'
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Plant size
10cm height
100cm spread
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Aspect
South facing
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Position in border
Front
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Half hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Divide | ||||||||||||
| Divide |
J
Do not Divide in January |
F
Do not Divide in February |
M
Do not Divide in March |
A
Do not Divide in April |
M
Do not Divide in May |
J
Do not Divide in June |
J
Do not Divide in July |
A
Do not Divide in August |
S
Do not Divide in September |
O
Do Divide in October |
N
Do Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
Rhodoxis 'Fairytale' and wildlife
Rhodoxis 'Fairytale' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Rhodoxis 'Fairytale' poisonous?
Rhodoxis 'Fairytale' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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