Overview
Dionysia sarvestanica is a cushion-forming alpine rockery in the genus Dionysia, part of the Primulaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Dionysia sarvestanica grows best in full sun, and tolerates sand soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include rock garden and patio and container plants.
About
Dionysia sarvestanica is a cushion-forming evergreen perennial from the Primulaceae family. It forms compact mounds of elongated or spoon-like foliage and produces salver-shaped, five-petaled flowers in spring or early summer. This cultivar thrives in full sun with well-drained, neutral sandy soil and is suitable for both exposed and sheltered positions. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is ideal for rock gardens as well as patio and container planting.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Dionysia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sand
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Dionysia sarvestanica size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery
- Habit
- Cushion-forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Rock garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Dionysia sarvestanica
- Propagation
- Cuttings of single rosettes in summer
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to aphids
- Disease resistance
- Susceptible to grey moulds
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Dionysia sarvestanica?
Dionysia sarvestanica prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Dionysia sarvestanica need?
Dionysia sarvestanica grows best in sand soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Dionysia sarvestanica hardy in the UK?
Dionysia sarvestanica has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Dionysia sarvestanica?
Cuttings of single rosettes in summer.
More in the Dionysia genus
- Dionysia aretioides 'Alan Furness'
- Dionysia viscidula
- Dionysia aretioides x microphylla
- Dionysia gandzhinae