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HELIANTHEMUM 'Ben Fhada'
Commonly known as Rock rose, Sun rose
Yellow flowers with orange eye
Further Reading....
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EvergreenLight-green leaves 1-4cm (to 1½in) long.
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OrangeOrange eye -
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Height20cm (8in) -
Spread30cm (12in)
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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.Spreading shrub.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Full sun
HELIANTHEMUM 'Ben Fhada'
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Additional Features
Good to knowWildlife plant - insects, butterflies.
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originGarden origin. 'Ben' series created by John Nicoll, a jute merchant, Dundee, Scotland.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Flower ShapeSaucer-shapedTo 2.5cm (1in) acrossSingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Garden Location/ConditionsRockery (inc alpine)Suitable for small gardens
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Elliptic
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Pruning group
Pruning group 7Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that flower on previous year's growth in Spring, or current year's growth in late Summer/Autumn.
Action: Cut back flowered shoots to within 1 inch of previous year's growth.
When: Annually after flowering or in Spring if flowering on current year's growth.
RHS group 10 -
Seasonal InterestSpringSummer
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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
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20cm (8in)
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
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