About
Petrocosmea kerrii, Kerr's petrocosmea, is an evergreen perennial producing low, flat rosettes of fleshy, rounded, softly hairy, dark-green leaves and small clusters of five-lobed, tubular, white to lilac flowers in spring. A charming and rewarding plant for a cool, shaded, humid alpine house or greenhouse bench.
About the genus
Petrocosmea are evergreen, rosette-forming perennials from the Himalayas and China with fleshy, often felted leaves and small, five-lobed, tubular flowers in white, lilac or purple. Grown in cool, shaded, humid alpine houses or greenhouse benches.
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.