About
A compact, cushion-forming perennial from high, rocky, Andean habitats with very small, tightly packed, mid-green leaves and solitary or few, small, white to pale purple, tubular flowers in summer. A demanding but charming gentian from the high Andes for a specialist cool alpine house.
About the genus
Sphaeromeria 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.