About
A delicate, tufted Primula from very high montane habitats in the eastern Himalaya with tiny, spoon-shaped, glandular, mid-green leaves and very short, single-flowered stems bearing tiny, pale pink or white flowers in spring. A miniature and demanding specialist for a cool, very well-drained alpine house.
About the genus
Sinapidendron includes herbaceous and sometimes woody species grown for their ornamental merit. The genus is represented in gardens by selected species and cultivars suited to a range of growing conditions
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.