About
A cushion-forming, evergreen perennial from rocky habitats in Turkey with small, rigid, slightly curved (curviflorum), densely packed leaves and short, erect spikes of small, bright pink, funnel-shaped flowers in summer. A choice alpine prickly thrift for a very well-drained, sunny rock garden or alpine house.
About the genus
Rhamnus can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs or trees, often thorny, with simple leaves that may colour well in autumn, and tiny yellowish flowers followed by fruit that is typically black
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or late winter.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.