Description
Small compact evergreen shrubs with aromatic, densely scaly leaves. The leaves are so densely covered with scales that they are typically a gold- or silver-brown in color. The small daphne-like flowers (mid- to late spring) can be white to pale yellow, pink or deep rose in color and have a “tissue-paper” texture. This alpine species requires excellent drainage and can be sensitive to fertilizer. A choice species for the rock garden or other sunny location. A widespread and variable species native to the eastern Himalaya where it occurs in alpine habitats from 9,000 to 16,000 ft.
1979/051 ‘Annapurna‘ SS&W#9090:Glendoick (-5\R3\2). Dark yellow flowers on this 1974 Award of Merit clone.