Androsace 'Stardust'
A sparkling alpine gem for rockeries and containers
Overview
Androsace 'Stardust' is a compact, cushion-forming perennial that truly lives up to its name. In spring, it becomes smothered in a stunning display of tiny white star-like flowers, each with a delicate yellow centre. This charming alpine is ideal for rock gardens, troughs, walls, or any sunny spot where its neat form and dazzling blooms can be admired up close.
Key Features
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Compact Growth – Low-growing, forming tight cushions around 5–10cm tall
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Masses of Flowers – Covered in small, white, star-shaped blooms in spring
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Evergreen Rosettes – Neat, dark green foliage remains attractive all year
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Alpine Character – Perfectly suited to rockeries, crevices, and gravel gardens
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Early Interest – One of the first alpines to bloom, bringing early cheer to the garden
Planting & Care
Position:
Prefers full sun and a sheltered position. Ideal for raised beds, walls, or alpine troughs where good drainage is assured.
Soil:
Requires well-drained, gritty soil – essential for its health and longevity. Avoid heavy, wet soils, especially in winter.
Watering:
Minimal watering needed once established. Allow soil to dry between waterings and avoid watering directly into the rosettes to prevent rot.
Maintenance:
Virtually maintenance-free. After flowering, gently remove spent blooms if desired. Ensure good airflow around the plant to prevent fungal issues.
Perfect For
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Rockeries and scree gardens
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Alpine troughs and raised beds
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Dry stone walls and crevices
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Edging sunny paths or steps
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Small containers in full sun
Good to Know
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Hardy to around -10°C (RHS H4)
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Attracts early pollinators
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Evergreen for year-round interest
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Drought-tolerant once established
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Best enjoyed up close – place where it can be easily seen
Bring a twinkle to your garden with Androsace 'Stardust' – a delightful alpine that offers elegance, resilience, and a burst of starry-white charm each spring.
Buying Alpines from Jacksons Nurseries
At Jacksons Nurseries we lightly trim back our alpines after flowering to ensure that the plants remain neat and tidy whilst in the pot. The more tender the plant the less we cut back to help protect exposed stems from winter frost. Depending on the plant variety we will then prune back further in spring once the risk of the more severe frosts is over.
As a result, depending on the time of year you buy alpines, they may not look like images showing their ‘prime time’ in flower and looking at their best.
Availability: Stock availability figures are provided as a guide only. There is a delay between orders being placed and the plants being gathered by our pulling team. During this time it may be possible for a member of the public to purchase these plants from our Garden Centre, while this is rare it is a possibility and we will notify you of any problems as soon as possible. This figure may also include plants that have not yet be flagged as unsaleable.
Pre-order: Pre-order times are given as a guide only and may vary dependent on the growing season. Orders containing Pre-ordered products will be shipped as a single order when all items become available. Large orders may be part shipped, please contact us on 01782 502741 or email
orders@jacksonsnurseries.co.uk.
From late autumn onwards and dependant on variety, there may be very little visible above the soil except for a few cut back dormant leaves or stems. It is perfectly normal for dormant plants to look like this from autumn onwards, they will however burst back into life in spring.
Alpines are a group of perennials that generally grow in rocky conditions at high altitudes.
As for all plants, soil preparation is time well spent. Dig over the area to be planted ensuring that the ground is free draining. If not then you may wish to either consider planting in a different spot or raising the level of the planting area by adding additional topsoil, well rotted garden compost and/or well rotted manure. Add ‘Fish, Blood and Bone’ fertiliser or a high potash fertiliser to encourage good root growth and development.
It’s always a good idea to plant a few of the same plant together, we recommend planting in 3’s or 5’s to provide a bold effect but allowing them plenty of room to develop.
By using this simple guide and a little time, alpines can make an absolutely spectacular difference to your garden.
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