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HALIMIUM
Showy flowers, resembling rock roses (Cistus and Helianthemum) for the front of the border, rock garden or container.
Genus of 9-12 species of evergreen shrubs found in thickets, rocky and sandy places and dry woodland in the Mediterranean, Turkey and North Africa.
Further Reading....
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EvergreenOval, grey-green leaves to 4cm (1½in) long
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YellowGolden yellow -
Height45cm (18in) -
Spread60cm (24in)
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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 - average winterHardy 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) -
Against a wall
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Full sunShelter from cold, drying winds
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesTrouble free
Place of originGarden origin. UK. Eric Sammons.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Flower ShapePaniclesTerminal paniclesSemi-doubleTwo rows of petals with conspicuous stamensOften semi-double 2-2.5cm (¾-1in) across
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Garden Location/ConditionsCoastal / windsweptSuitable for small gardens
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf margin
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Leaf shape
Linear
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Pruning group
Pruning group 6Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFree draining sandy soilModerately fertile
Halimium - Growing Guide
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45cm (18in)
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60cm (24in) |
Buy Varieties of HALIMIUM
HALIMIUM calycinum
Yellow rock rose
(libanotis) (Cistus calycinus) - semi-erect habit with linear leaves and strong yellow flowers
Gift-wrapping available
individually £15.00 each , 3+ £14.00 each
HALIMIUM lasianthum
silver grey foliage, bright yellow flowers, dark eye
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
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
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)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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
