Alternative Names:
syn. H. longiflora
Narrative Description:
A dwarf spreading alpine brought over from the Chilean Andes, with pink and white flowers in spring.
Ideal Conditions:
Prefers full sun, or partial shade with moist soil or compost.
Possible Situation:
Ideal for ground cover in rock gardens, gravel beds or on the fringes of borders or large alpine tubs.
Resilience:
Hardy
Habit:
Spreading
Height x Spread / Trail:
5 x 30 cm
Features:
Typical Season:
Summer
Flower Colour:
pink
white
Foliage Colour:
orange
Flowering Time:
June - September
Planting Recommendations:
Bed/Border
Container
Ground Cover
Rockery
Prefers:
Full Sun
Part Sun
Temperature Tolerance:
A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the hardest frosts.
Plant Care:
Family:
CAMPANULACEAE
Genus:
Hypsela
Species:
reniformis
Alternative Names:
syn. H. longiflora
Category:
Alpines
Recommended Pot Sizes:
9cm
11cm
1Ltr
Pot Spacing:
Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.
Typical time required from pot to sale:
24 weeks over Winter
14 weeks in Spring / Summer
Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)
Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:
Free draining - keep evenly moist
Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):
NPK balanced feeding
Feeding Frequency:
Requires infrequent feeding (Low EC)
Recommended pH:
Standard 5.0 to 5.5
Growth Regulation PGR:
Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider
Temperature During Production:
Cool crop 4 - 12°C
Temperature During Transport:
12-16°C
Available for Delivery:
April - June
Recommended Sales Window:
June - November
Forecast Availability:
| Wk/Yr: | 30/25 |
|---|---|
| Qty: | 1 |
Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.
Common Pests:
Root Aphid
Common Diseases:
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100 Plants / Tray |
100 Plants / Tray |
100 Plants / Tray |
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100 Plants / Tray |
100 Plants / Tray |
Additional Notes (*):
All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.
Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.
Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.
Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.
Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.
Disclaimer
This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.
