About
An evergreen, rosette-forming perennial with fleshy, obovate leaves to 10cm in length and peach-pink to light yellow flowers 4-6cm in width, on stems to 20cm in length.
About the genus
A genus of one species of flowering plant, endemic to the rocky regions of western North America and British Columbia, with oval-shaped, leathery, glossy, dark green foliage and coral, apricot, yellow or pink flowers which appear from spring to summer
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectWest-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery
HabitTufted
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants, Rock garden
Native toW North America
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, very well-drained, neutral to acid soil in light shade; a gravel top dressing helps to keep foliage dry. Protect from winter wet. Suitable for cultivation in a container in an alpine house
PruningDeadhead after flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in autumn. Propagate by removing offsets in early summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids under glass and to slugs and snails outdoors
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to neck rot in wet conditions