HELIANTHEMUM 'Wisley Pink'

Commonly known as Rock rose, Sun rose

Delicate pink flowers
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Silver-grey leaves 2.5-3.5cm (1-1½in) long.
  • Shades of pink
    All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
  • Height
    To 30cm (12in)
  • Spread
    To 45cm (18in)
  • Alpine or rock plant
    These plants prefer well drained soil and are generally dwarf in habit.
  • Dwarf shrub
    Typically 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.
  • 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)
  • Full sun

HELIANTHEMUM 'Wisley Pink'

 
Available Early Spring 2025 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
individually £12.50 each , 3+ £10.00 each 
Delivery Information Available Early Spring 2025
  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Syn. 'Rhodanthe Carneum'
    Pests & Diseases
    None
    Place of origin
    Garden origin
    Resistant to honey fungus
    These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
  • Flower Shape
    Saucer-shaped
    Single
    Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    Cottage garden
    Rockery (inc alpine)
    Suitable for small gardens
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    (see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Elliptic
    (see photos above)
  • 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.

  • Seasonal Interest
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Neutral to alkaline soil
    Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Butterfly friendly
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Helianthemum - Growing Guide
to 30cm (12in)
Dwarf Shrub - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
  to 45cm (18in)
 

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