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HELIANTHEMUM 'The Bride'
Commonly known as Rock rose, Sun rose

Silvery foliage and white flowers
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects, butterflies. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
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Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenNarrow, grey-green leaves.
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White
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Saucer-shaped
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SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Height
30cm (12in) -
Spread
30cm (12in) -
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.Compact, spreading shrub. Flowers 2.5cm (1in) across.
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size30cm (12in)
30cm (12in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous borderCottage gardenRockery (inc alpine)Suitable for small gardens
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Pruning group
Pruning group 7
Suitable 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.
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Soil Conditions
Neutral to alkaline soilWell drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
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