Authors: Franch.
Previously known under the names P. bracteata and P. dubernardiana, P. henrici is the valid name for the variable cushion-forming relative of P. bullata (forrestii) that has become a popular show plant since it was introduced by ACE in 1994. This evergreen species has narrow bullate linear-lanceolate leaves and apparently single flowers borne just above the cushion, which in fruit elongate on a short stem to show they are carried in groups of 1-4. Flowers face upwards and are 15-25 mm across, with a golden eye. They vary in colour from purple through pink to white (var dubernardiana, in which flowers often bud or age pink), cream and yellow, although deep yellow forms have yet to be introduced. Leaves can lack farina, be thickly farinose below only, or on both sides. Limestone cliff crevices, Yunnan and SW Sichuan, extending west into east Tibet. Grows well in the alpine house, but keep cool in summer. Liable to botrytis in autumn.
