About

A compact, tufted, grey-green leaved, deciduous perennial from Turkey and the Near East with small, lance-shaped, grey-green leaves and short, erect racemes of small, pink, five-petalled flowers in early summer. A delicate and ornamental stonepress for a sunny, well-drained rock garden.

About the genus

Halenia is a genus of plants encompassing species that may be herbaceous, shrubby, or woody. They are grown for their ornamental flowers, foliage, or fruit, and vary in hardiness and cultural requirements

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.