Sun Needs:
- Full sun to partial shade
- Best flowering in full sun
- Tolerates light shade, especially in cooler climates
Bloom Time:
- Mid to late spring
- Clusters of small, nodding, pink bell-shaped flowers
Size:
Height: 6 to 12 inches
Width: 12 to 24 inches
Attributes:
- Evergreen foliage with a silvery underside
- Pink, bell-shaped spring flowers
- Prefers acidic, peaty, consistently moist soils
- Excellent for bog gardens and naturalized wetland areas
- Native to northern North America and parts of Eurasia
Care Tips:
- Requires acidic, moist to wet, well-drained soil
- Do not allow soil to dry out—mulch to retain moisture
- Avoid fertilizing heavily; prefers low-nutrient conditions
- Minimal pruning needed—remove dead or damaged stems after flowering
- Best grown in cool climates; not tolerant of heat or drought
Pest Watch:
- Generally pest- and disease-resistant
- Monitor for root rot in poorly drained soils
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