About
A tufted, mat-forming, compact perennial from rocky habitats in the Balkans with narrow, grey-green, finely toothed, slightly hairy leaves and short-stemmed, small, deeply fringed, pink to pale purple flowers in summer. A delicate and charming rock garden or alpine house Dianthus for gritty, well-drained, alkaline conditions.
About the genus
Drosera, commonly known as the sundews are one of the largest genera of carnivorous plants. They are perennial or (more rarely) annual, upright herbaceous plants forming either prostrate or upright rosettes, and can live for up to 50 years.
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.