About

Petrocoptis pyrenaica, the Pyrenean petrocoptis, is a tufted, evergreen perennial from the Pyrenees producing cushions of glaucous, grey-green foliage and white or pale-pink, five-petalled flowers in summer. A rewarding and ornamental alpine for a sunny, very well-drained rock garden.

About the genus

Petrocoptis are tufted or cushion-forming perennials from the Iberian Peninsula with glaucous, leathery leaves and white to pink, five-petalled flowers in summer. Grown in sunny, very well-drained rock gardens and screes.

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.