About
Forms a compact, cushion of rosettes of tiny leaves, with prolific, stemless,white-eyed, light purple flowers 1cm wide in late spring and early summer.
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
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0-0.1 metre
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesRock garden, Patio and container plants
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 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