Rhodyhypoxis Beverly

Description

Rhodohypoxis ‘Beverley’ – red star

Botanical name: Rhodohypoxis baurii ‘Beverley’
Common names: Red star, rose grass
Family: Hypoxidaceae
Plant type: Tuberous alpine perennial
Habit: Low, tuft-forming
Pot size: 9cm pot
Eventual size: Approx. 8–10cm tall × 10cm spread
Foliage: Narrow, grassy, slightly hairy leaves; dies back in winter
Flowers: Flat, star-shaped rich pink flowers, summer (June–August)
Scent: Not scented
Aspect / light: Full sun
Soil: Moist but gritty and well-drained in growth; acid to neutral; must be dry in winter
Hardiness: RHS H4 (hardy to about −10°C) if kept dry in winter; USDA zones 7–9
Exposure: Open, sunny; dislikes winter wet
Native range: South Africa (Drakensberg mountains)
Toxicity / pet & child safety: No significant toxicity reported; generally considered non-toxic

Rhodohypoxis ‘Beverley’ is a dainty alpine forming tufts of grassy leaves topped through summer with a long succession of flat, star-shaped flowers in rich pink. It loves a sunny spot with moist, gritty soil in growth, kept much drier in winter.

GardenAdvice notes

A small tuberous alpine from the high grasslands of the Drakensberg, Rhodohypoxis is unusual in wanting moisture while in growth but a dry rest when dormant. It is ideal for troughs, alpine pans and pots where its watering can be controlled, rewarding with weeks of bright, starry flowers through the summer.

Growing & planting

Grow in a gritty but moisture-retentive, acid to neutral mix in full sun, ideally in a trough, pan or pot. Plant the small tubers in spring about 2–3cm deep. Keep well watered through the growing season, then withhold water and keep dry once the foliage dies back in autumn.

Care & maintenance

Water freely from spring to late summer while in growth and flower, then stop watering and keep the dormant tubers dry and frost-protected over winter — wet is far more dangerous than cold. In open ground in mild areas it needs sharp drainage and a dry winter mulch; in pots, move under cover for winter.

Propagation

• Division: Lift and divide the clumps of tubers in spring as growth begins, replanting into fresh gritty mix.
• Seed: Sow fresh seed in spring, though division is quicker and keeps the colour true.

Pests & diseases

Generally trouble-free. The overwhelming risk is rot from winter wet, so a dry dormant period is essential. Given that, it is little troubled by pests or disease.

Uses in the garden

Perfect for alpine troughs, pans and pots, raised beds and sunny rockeries with sharp drainage, where its long summer flowering can be enjoyed close up.

Wildlife value

The open, star-shaped flowers offer nectar to bees and other small pollinating insects through summer.

Toxicity & safety

Rhodohypoxis has no significant toxicity reported and is generally regarded as safe around people and pets.

GardenAdvice tip

Think of Rhodohypoxis as ‘wet feet in summer, dry bed in winter’ — keep it well watered while it is growing and flowering, then cut the water off completely once it dies back. Growing it in a pot or trough you can move under cover for winter is by far the easiest way to keep it happy and flowering for years.

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