About
Pentachondra pumila is a low-growing, mat-forming, evergreen subshrub from alpine habitats in Australasia producing tiny, crowded, dark-green leaves, small, white, tubular flowers and red berries. A rewarding alpine plant for a sunny, very well-drained rock garden or raised bed.
About the genus
Pentachondra are low-growing, mat-forming, evergreen subshrubs from alpine habitats in Australasia with tiny, dark-green leaves, small tubular flowers and colourful berries. Grown in sunny, very well-drained rock gardens.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.