Succulent perennial of the Aizoaceae family, this form of Drosanthemum hispidum shares the same South African origin and requirements as the type form, but is distinguished by a noticeably more delicate floral hue.
The habit, foliage, and structure are identical: dense and spreading cushion of 20 to 30 cm, semi-woody stems, small cylindrical and fleshy leaves of a glaucous green covered with sparkling papillae. The flowers, with numerous fine petals arranged in a star around a yellow heart, here display a very soft lilac pink, almost pearly, which gives them a completely different, more subtle luminosity, particularly visible when the light passes through them at the end of the day. The confrontation of the two forms in rock gardens, as can sometimes be observed in collections, reveals how much the mere variation of color is enough to create two distinct atmospheres.
In its natural environment, its flowering extends from May to July. In cultivation, it generally occurs in May-June.
Same growing conditions as the magenta form: full sun imperative, lean and perfectly drained soil, winter protection under cold and humid climates.