About
Diapensia himalaica is a compact, cushion-forming, evergreen sub-shrub from the Himalayas producing dense mats of tiny, leathery leaves and small, white, cup-shaped flowers in late spring. A specialist alpine plant for a very well-drained, sunny trough or rock garden.
About the genus
Diapensia are compact, cushion-forming, evergreen sub-shrubs from arctic and alpine habitats of the Northern Hemisphere, producing tight mats of small, leathery leaves and solitary or few white, cup-shaped flowers. Specialist plants for very well-drained, sunny rock gardens or alpine houses.
Plant details
Suggested usesRock gardens, borders, wildflower meadows
Care notes
CultivationWell-drained, often alkaline soil in full sun
PruningDeadhead or shear after flowering
PropagationSeed, division, or cuttings depending on species
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceRust occasionally