About

A perennial groundsel from South Africa, forming a low, branching sub-shrub with narrow, mid-green, somewhat aromatic leaves and loose, branching clusters of small, bright yellow daisy flowers throughout the year. A colourful, long-flowering plant for a sunny, well-drained border in a mild, frost-free climate.

About the genus

Petrorhagia is a small genus of flowering annuals and perennials, native to Europe and Asia, with low-growing, narrow grass-like foliage and small clusters of pink, lilac or white flowers which are similar to Dianthus

Plant details

Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.

Care notes

CultivationPlant after last frost in fertile soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly.
PropagationGrow from seed in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.