RHS A clump-forming alpine herbaceous perennial 10cm high with basal clusters of keeled, folded, dull greyish green leaves, to 10cm long, and deep pink flowers, about 2cm across, in spring and throughout summer
Up to 10 cm
0-0.1 metre
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Grow in an alpine house in a mix of equal parts lime-free potting compost, leaf mould, and sharp sand, in full light, water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly when in growth, and keep just moist in winter; or grow outdoors in a trough or rock garden, in well-drained, moderately fertile, humus-rich soil in full sun, and in winter protect with a propped pane of glass to keep plants almost dry
Propagate by division of established clumps, or by separating offsets, in late autumn
No pruning required
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and thrips under glass
Generally disease-free