About
An evergreen perennial alpine forming a compact cushion of rosettes of narrowly oblong leaves, with scented, slender-tubed, white primrose-like flowers borne just above the foliage. A hybrid between 'Annielle' x A. archibaldii.
About the genus
Dionysia are small evergreen perennials forming cushions of oblong or spoon-shaped leaves, with 5-petalled, salver-shaped, yellow, pink or purple flowers in spring or early summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeSand
Soil pHNeutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10cm
Spread0-0.1 metre
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants, Rock garden
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow under glass or in an alpine house in a mix of 3 parts grit to one part each of loam and leaf mould. Provide a deep collar of grit and maintain good ventilation in full light. When in growth water sparingly from below (ensuring the collar is kept dry) and water sparingly in winter. Also easy to grow outdoors in tufa (a variety of limestone) in full sun but protect plant surface from wet
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by cuttings of single rosettes in summer. Water from below
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to grey moulds