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RHODIOLA rosea
Commonly known as Golden root, Roseroot
Hardy succulent. Yellow flowers sometimes tipped with red
Further Reading....
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.Broadly oval or narrowly, inversely lance-shaped, entire or toothed fleshy, grey-green leaves to 4cm (1½in) long with red tinted tips.
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Yellow
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Height5-30cm (2-12in)
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Spread20cm (8in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRhizomatous perennial. Produces dense, terminal, corymbs of flowers 6mm (¼in) across, opening from slightly pink buds
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Full sun
RHODIOLA rosea
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- Goes Well With
- Planting Combinations
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesAphidsPlace of originThroughout northern hemisphere
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Garden Location/ConditionsRockery (inc alpine)
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilModerately fertile
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Rhodiola - Growing Guide
5-30cm (2-12in)
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20cm (8in) |
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