Dionysia 'Emmely'

RHS Plant Profile
dionysia 'Emmely'
Alpine Rockery

An evergreen perennial alpine forming a compact cushion of rosettes of narrowly oblong leaves, with fragrant, slender-tubed, pale yellow primrose-like flowers borne just above the foliage

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Sand

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years

Growing Conditions

Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H4

Colour & Scent

Fragrance Flower
Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Primulaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
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
Accepted

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
  • Banks and slopes

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to grey moulds