About

A herbaceous perennial, reaching 30-90cm, with a mounding habit. It displays showy flowers.

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 autumn or spring
PropagationDivide every 3-4 years
Pest resistanceSlugs possible
Disease resistanceMildew in dry conditions