Asperula gussonei
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A mat-forming evergreen alpine with a woody base growing to a height of 5cm. Leaves are blue-green and narrow, oblong in shape. Clusters of small trumpet-shaped deep pink flowers appear in late spring and early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Asperula gussonei (Asperula gussonei)
- Genus
- Asperula
- Family
- Rubiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Asperula gussonei
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Asperula gussonei
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Asperula gussonei care guide
- Keep humus substrate evenly damp, guard against complete drought
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep humus substrate evenly damp, guard against complete drought
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight diluted organic feed once per month warm growing months
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed in autumn or root softwood cuttings in early summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in gritty, well-drained compost in an alpine house, scree bed or rock garden, with protection from winter wet. Full sun or partial shade is ideal
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and glasshouse red spider mites under glass
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