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Raoulia Gandalf - Description
- Botanical name: Raoulia australis ‘Lutescens’ Group
- Commonly known as Raoulia Gandalf or Silver Mat Plant
- Compact, mat-forming alpine perennial
- Forms dense carpets of overlapping silvery-grey foliage
- Evergreen groundcover native to New Zealand
- Produces tiny yellow flowers in summer
Raoulia Gandalf - Characteristics
- Habit: Low-growing, mat-forming groundcover
- Foliage: Silvery-grey, moss-like texture
- Flowering: Small yellow blooms in summer
- Height: Up to 10cm
- Spread: 30–50cm
- Hardiness: H4 (–10 to –5 °C)
- Evergreen perennial
- Drought-tolerant once established
Raoulia Gandalf - Uses
- Excellent groundcover for rock gardens and alpine beds
- Ideal for gravel gardens and scree slopes
- Perfect for containers and alpine troughs
- Great for low-maintenance planting schemes
Raoulia Gandalf - Care Instructions
- Plant in full sun or partial shade
- Soil: Well-drained, gritty soil is essential
- Water sparingly; avoid overwatering
- Propagate by division in spring or autumn
- Protect from waterlogging in winter
- No regular pruning required
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