Androsace is a genus of a true alpine, annual or pernennial plants of the Primrose Family, known as Rock-jasmines. They grow naturally in the rocky stretches above timber-line, and many of them require special treatment in the alpine or rock garden. Their leaves, which are often very woolly, are usually tufted or in rosettes. They are grown from seeds, division or cuttings, and require a dry, gritty soil and good drainage, through they must never suffer from drought. This contribution deals only with the cultivation of Himalayan androsaces in pots, I have very little experience of growing them in the open ground or raised beds.
All seed is sown on a single compost, ie.
Interestingly, seed of Androsace bulleyana was the last to germinate from both collections. Treatment of Seedlings As soon as any germination is apparent the pots are brought under cover. Copious amounts of water are given. All of the above are grown in Access frames, no Himalayan species are kept in the alpine house at any stage other than as immature seedlings. Androsace muscoidea var.