About
A compact, mat-forming, evergreen sub-shrub from dry, rocky, calcareous soils in the Balkans and Romania, with narrow, pine-needle-like (pinifolius), blue-green leaves and small, single, red flowers on short stems in late spring and summer. A neat and ornamental dianthus for a hot, sunny, well-drained rock garden or raised bed.
About the genus
Sorbus can be deciduous trees or shrubs with simple or pinnate leaves and clusters of small white or pink flowers, followed by white, yellow, pink, red or brown berries; some have fine autumn colour
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.