About
A compact, tufted, mat-forming perennial from high Andean habitats with small, spatula-shaped, bright green leaves in tight rosettes and solitary or few-flowered heads of small, bright yellow, daisy-like flowers in summer. A choice high-altitude South American composite for a cool, very well-drained alpine house.
About the genus
Dillenia is a genus containing species of varied habit, from compact perennials to larger woody plants. Members are valued in horticulture for their flowers, foliage, or overall form and are found in diverse habitats worldwide
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.