red star 'Ruby Giant'
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A compact, clump-forming perennial to around 10cm high, with narrowly lance-shaped, keeled green leaves covered with downy white hairs. Deep cerise pink flowers are borne on short upright stems throughout the summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- red star 'Ruby Giant' (Rhodohypoxis 'Ruby Giant')
- Genus
- Rhodohypoxis
- Family
- Hypoxidaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial · Alpine Rockery
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0-0.1 metre
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of red star 'Ruby Giant'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of red star 'Ruby Giant'
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red star 'Ruby Giant' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division, splitting established clumps or removing offsets in late autumn
Growing
GrowingGrow in free-draining, humus-rich, neutral to acid soil in full sun. Water freely in summer and keep almost dry in winter. Suitable for an alpine house, rockery or trough
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to red spider mite and Thrips when grown under glass
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