rose rockcress

Will tolerate hot, dry conditions and poor, infertile soils. Protect from winter wet. In an alpine house grow in equal parts loam, leaf mould and sharp sand. Water freely when in growth, sparingly in winter

Trim back after flowering to maintain compactness

Propagate by seed or by softwood cuttings, or by division in summer

May get aphids, gall midge and flea beetles

May be infected by a downy mildew and white blister