About
A mat-forming evergreen perennial to 10cm in height, with small, shiny, oak-like leaves with white undersides. Creamy-white flowers opening in late spring and early summer are 4cm in width, with about eight oblong petals, followed by silky fruiting heads. This cultivar is slower growing, spreading less than the species.
About the genus
Dryas are prostrate evergreen shrubs with small, leathery dark green leaves and solitary, usually 8-petalled flowers followed by attractive fluffy seed-heads
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, North-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery
HabitTufted
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesRock garden
Care notes
CultivationEasily cultivated carpeting plant in sun or partial shade with a well-drained soil. Useful for rock garden, trough, wall or sink garden Propagation
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or softwood cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free