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HALIMIUM
Showy flowers, resembling rock roses (Cistus and Helianthemum) for the front of the border, rock garden or container.
Genus of 9-12 species of evergreen shrubs found in thickets, rocky and sandy places and dry woodland in the Mediterranean, Turkey and North Africa.
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - light- to grey-green leaves.
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Full sun - requires a sheltered warm spot. Will not tolerate cold, drying winds. -
Additional Features - Good to know - - flowers best in regions with long, hot summers. -
Pests & Diseases - none. -
Place of origin - Mediterranean,Turkey, N. Africa. -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower Shape - Saucer-shaped -
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Soil Conditions - Free draining sandy soil - - moderately fertile.
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Wildlife - Butterfly friendly -
Halimium - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of HALIMIUM
HALIMIUM calycinum >
Commonly known as: Yellow rock rose.
(libanotis) - semi-erect habit with linear leaves and strong yellow flowers
HALIMIUM 'Susan' >
A compact, dwarf, spreading shrub with rounded leaves. Golden-yellow flowers with a reddish-brown blotch at the base
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
