Tightly packed neat mounds of silvery evergreen foliage bear almost 'alien-looking' dark pink flower spikes during March and April. Like most alpines it prefers a sunny well drained site with no competition from other plants. A quite spectacular, if not a little strange, plant. Height 10cm (4").
Approx Height (10 yrs.)0-7.5 cm (0-3")
Soil TypeSandy Loam
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
AspectSun
HardinessHardy
Flowering TimeSpring
Evergreen/DeciduousEvergreen
Flower ColourPink, Red
Plant TypeAlpines