About
An attractive perennial, reaching 50-100cm, with a clump-forming habit with attractive foliage. It produces colourful flowers. 'Calf' is valued in garden settings.
About the genus
A genus of compact, mat-forming perennial flowering alpines, native to New Zealand, with silvery-grey, moss-like foliage and small, white to yellow flowers in spring
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, cottage gardens
Care notes
CultivationFertile, moist but well-drained soil
PruningCut back in late autumn or spring
PropagationDivide every 3-4 years
Pest resistanceSlugs and snails possible
Disease resistanceMildew in dry conditions