Dionysia aretioides
aretioid dionysia
An evergreen perennial forming a compact cushion to 7cm in height, formed of rosettes of narrowly oblong leaves, with fragrant, slender-tubed, bright yellow flowers 1cm across, borne just above the foliage
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Primulaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Dionysia are small evergreen perennials forming cushions of oblong or spoon-shaped leaves, with 5-petalled, salver-shaped, yellow, pink or purple flowers in spring or early summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- N Iran
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass or in an alpine house in a mix of 3 parts grit to one part each of loam and leaf mould. Provide a deep collar of grit and maintain good ventilation in full light. When in growth water sparingly from below (ensuring the collar is kept dry) and water sparingly in winter. Also easy to grow outdoors in tufa (a variety of limestone) in full sun but protect plant surface from wet
Propagation
Propagate by cuttings of single rosettes in summer. Water from below
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds
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