Position: lightly dappled shade, or full sun with some shade
Soil: freely draining in winter, but able to hold some moisture during the warmer months
Rate of growth: average to fast
Flowering period: May to July
Hardiness: frost hardy (may need winter protection)
A colourful addition to the alpine bed or rockery, this little gem can also be used to add year-round interest to patio pots or windowboxes. Forming a low cushion of evergreen foliage, it's from late spring to midsummer that it really starts to dazzle with its bevy of beautiful flowers.
Garden care: Cut back spreading species after flowering. Water moderately when actively growing and avoid winter wet.
