Overview
Drymocallis rupestris is a perennial herb in the genus Drymocallis, part of the Rosaceae family. Drymocallis rupestris grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and neutral and alkaline pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include rock gardens and alpine gardens. It is native to Albania, Altay, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Corse, Czechia-Slovakia, France, Germany, Great Britain and Hungary.
About
Drymocallis rupestris, commonly known as rock cinquefoil, is a perennial herb in the Rosaceae family. It thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring well-drained, rocky or sandy soils with neutral to alkaline pH. Native to various parts of Europe including Great Britain, it is hardy to UK zone H7 and suits exposed, open sites such as rock or alpine gardens. This cultivar requires well-drained soil and tolerates poor conditions, making it suitable for south-facing aspects. Dead stems should be removed after flowering to maintain plant health, and propagation can be done by seed or division.
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About the genus
Drymocallis is a genus of plants formerly included with the typical cinquefoils (Potentilla). It contains three species known or suspected to be protocarnivorous, but more cinquefoils might eventually be moved here:
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Drymocallis
- Sunlight
- full sun, partial shade
- Soil type
- well-drained, rocky, sandy
- Soil pH
- neutral, alkaline
- Soil moisture
- dry to medium
- Aspect
- south-facing
- Exposure
- exposed, open
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Drymocallis rupestris size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- perennial herb
- Suggested uses
- rock gardens, alpine gardens
- Native to
- Albania, Altay, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Corse, Czechia-Slovakia, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Drymocallis rupestris
- Cultivation
- requires well-drained soil, tolerates poor soils
- Pruning
- remove dead stems after flowering
- Propagation
- seed, division
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Drymocallis rupestris?
Requires well-drained soil, tolerates poor soils.
Where is the best place to plant Drymocallis rupestris?
Drymocallis rupestris prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and open positions.
What soil does Drymocallis rupestris need?
Drymocallis rupestris is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including well-drained, rocky and sandy. It prefers neutral and alkaline soil. Aim for soil that stays dry to medium.
How do I prune Drymocallis rupestris?
Remove dead stems after flowering.
Is Drymocallis rupestris hardy in the UK?
Drymocallis rupestris has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Drymocallis rupestris?
Seed, division.