About
This compact, evergreen perennial forming a low mound of finely cut, silvery-green foliage. In late spring and early summer it produces daisy-like, pink flowerheads on wiry stems to 20cm tall. Site in a sunny rock garden, front of border or container.
About the genus
Rhodanthemum are prostrate, usually rhizomatous perennials or subshrubs, with 3-lobed leaves and showy, daisy-like flowerheads with white or yellow rays and yellow disk florets over a long period
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, very well-drained soil in full sun. Although hardy, plants resent excessive winter wet
PruningDeadhead where practical to prolong flowering; trim back in autumn to maintain a compact shape
PropagationPropagate by seed in spring, or softwood cuttings in early summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free