HELIANTHEMUM
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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.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Grown for their 5-petalled, brightly-coloured flowers which bloom over a long period. -
Place of origin
North and South America, Europe, northern Africa, Asia. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenEvergreen or semi evergreen shrubs. Oblong to linear, silver- to grey-green leaves.
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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Alpine or rock plantThese plants prefer well drained soil and are generally dwarf in habit.
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Helianthemum - Growing Guide
