Diapensia purpurea
Botanical Information
| Family | Diapensiaceae |
| Genus | Diapensia |
| Species | purpurea |
| Category | Perennials |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | China. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 15 cm |
| Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Large, hard cushions covered in beautiful flowers. |
| Habitat | Exposed rock faces and mountain summits at an altitude of 2,600-4,500 m. |
| Leaf Description | Oblong shiny leaves, 1 cm in length and arranged in a dense rosette. Leaves are dark green throughout the summer and change to a dark copper in autumn. |
| Flower Description | Cup-shaped flowers, pale to deep pink in colour. |