About
A dwarf, cushion-forming evergreen perennial to about 5cm tall from rocky habitats in Central Asia with small, ovate, softly hairy leaves and small, salver-shaped, pale yellow flowers in spring. A demanding and beautiful specialist for a cool, very well-drained alpine house.
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
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.