About
A compact, evergreen perennial, forming a low, loose mat of branching stems bearing linear to lance-shaped green leaves. Sprays of small white or pink flowers are produced in late spring and early summmer.
About the genus
A genus of compact, mat-forming flowering alpine perennials, native to mountain ranges in Western Europe. Low-growing, branching green stems produce lance-shaped dark green foliage. Small, fragrant white star-shaped flowers appear in early summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery
HabitTufted, Matforming
FoliageEvergreen, Semi evergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesGravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Native toEurope
Care notes
CultivationThrives in a sunny spot in moist, gritty, neutral to alkaline soil with good drainage. Protect from excess winter wet. Ideal for a rockery, scree bed or alpine house
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown in containers in a cold frame in autumn, or by basal softwood cuttings in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails outdoors, and to aphids, glasshouse whitefly and red spider mite under glass
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews