HELIANTHEMUM 'Wisley Pink'
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HELIANTHEMUM 'Wisley Pink'
Commonly known as Rock rose, Sun rose
Delicate pink flowers
individually £12.50 each , 3+ £10.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Syn. 'Rhodanthe Carneum' -
Pests & Diseases
None -
Place of origin
Garden origin -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenSilver-grey leaves 2.5-3.5cm (1-1½in) long.
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
Saucer-shaped
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Single
Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals -
BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Cottage garden
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Rockery (inc alpine)
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Suitable for small gardens
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Height
To 30cm (12in) -
Spread
To 45cm (18in)
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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.Long-flowering, spreading shrub. Produces flowersto 2.5cm (1in) across flushed yellow at the centres.
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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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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy 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) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Neutral to alkaline soil
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Sizeto 30cm (12in)
to 45cm (18in)
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Helianthemum - Growing Guide
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