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HELIANTHEMUM
Commonly known as Rock rose, Sun rose
All MAY-JUL
Abundant colourful little flowers generally about an inch across on spreading shrubs for a hot sunny spot.
Genus of about 110 species of evergreen or semi-evergreen shrubs occurring in alpine meadows or open scrub in North and South America, Asia, Europe and, North Africa, particularly around the Mediterranean.
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Evergreen - evergreen or semi evergreen shrubs. Oblong to linear, silver- to grey-green leaves.
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Alpine or rock plant - These plants prefer well drained soil and are generally dwarf in habit.
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Full sun -
Additional Features - Good to know - grown for their 5-petalled, brightly-coloured flowers which bloom over a long period. -
Pests & Diseases - none -
Place of origin - North and South America, Europe, northern Africa, Asia. -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Garden Location/Conditions - Rockery (inc alpine)
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Soil Conditions - Neutral to alkaline soil
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Butterfly friendly
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Helianthemum - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of HELIANTHEMUM
HELIANTHEMUM 'The Bride' >
Commonly known as: Rock rose, Sun rose.
Silvery foliage and white flowers
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
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Kneeling Cushion
Protect your knees in the garden with this squishy mat.
Water-repellent and light weight.
Only £3.60
