About
An evergreen perennial producing low rosettes of fleshy leaves. The flowers, produced on 15cm stems in late spring and early summer, are lemon-yellow in the centre, shading to rose-pink at the margins.
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 hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery
HabitTufted
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesRock garden, Patio and container plants
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 removing offsets in early summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids under glass and to slugs and snails outdoors
Disease resistanceProne to neck rot in wet conditions