About
Kelseya uniflora is a diminutive, densely cushion-forming, alpine subshrub from the Rocky Mountains to barely 5 cm tall, with tiny, silver-hairy leaves and very small, white or pale-pink flowers in spring. A challenging and prized alpine for a specialist alpine house or trough.
About the genus
Kelseya is a genus of one species of tiny, cushion-forming, alpine subshrub from the Rocky Mountains, producing very small, white or pink flowers in spring. Grown by alpine specialists in alpine houses or troughs.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead or damaged growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed as appropriate.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.