About
A compact perennial comprising loose basal rosettes of oblong to ovate, toothed, leathery leaves often with dark red undersides. Hairy, reddish flowering stems to 20cm tall appear from late spring into summer bearing small flowerheads packed with white to pink flowers.
About the genus
A genus of herbaceous flowering plants native to north temperate arctic and alpine regions. Green or red basal foliage forms low-growing rosettes and can be straight-edged or serrated. Delicate, star-shaped white flowers appear on upright stems in the summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral, Acid
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing, North-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial, Alpine Rockery
HabitMatforming
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesRock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrows best in partial shade in wet soils
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or by detaching individual rosettes and rooting as cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free