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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.
Further Reading....
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EvergreenEvergreen or semi evergreen shrubs. Oblong to linear, silver- to grey-green leaves.
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Alpine or rock plantThese plants prefer well drained soil and are generally dwarf in habit.
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Full sun
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Additional Features
Good to knowGrown for their 5-petalled, brightly-coloured flowers which bloom over a long period.
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originNorth and South America, Europe, northern Africa, Asia.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Garden Location/ConditionsRockery (inc alpine)
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Soil ConditionsNeutral to alkaline soilWell drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyButterfly friendly
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Helianthemum - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of HELIANTHEMUM
HELIANTHEMUM 'Ben Fhada'
Rock rose, Sun rose
yellow flowers with orange eye
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
individually £11.50 each , 3+ £9.00 each
HELIANTHEMUM 'Ben Ledi'
Rock rose, Sun rose
red flowers
HELIANTHEMUM 'Ben More'
Rock rose, Sun rose
deep orange flower
HELIANTHEMUM 'The Bride'
Rock rose, Sun rose
silvery foliage and white flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
individually £11.50 each , 3+ £9.00 each
HELIANTHEMUM 'Wisley Pink'
Rock rose, Sun rose
delicate pink flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
individually £11.50 each , 3+ £9.00 each
HELIANTHEMUM 'Wisley Primrose'
Rock rose, Sun rose
primrose-yellow flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
individually £11.50 each , 3+ £9.00 each
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
