A compact, cushion-forming perennial valued for its moss-like mats of evergreen foliage and abundant white spring flowers. Ideal for rock gardens, walls, and alpine containers, it provides early colour and neat year-round structure.
• Exposure: Moderately wind-tolerant; suitable for open garden positions but not strongly salt-tolerant, so only partly suitable for mild coastal settings.
• Size: 10–15 cm tall, spreading 20–30 cm.
• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil; prefers cool, humus-rich, slightly alkaline to neutral substrates. Avoid heavy, waterlogged, or very dry soils.
• Sun: Best in partial shade; tolerates full sun if soil stays cool and moist.
• Flowering Time: Early to late spring (typically March–May).
• Wildlife Benefits: Early flowers provide nectar for emerging bees and small pollinators.
