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HELIANTHEMUM
Commonly known as Rock rose, Sun rose
All MAY-JUL
Abundant colourful little flowers generally about an inch across on spreading shrubs for a hot sunny spot.
Genus of about 110 species of evergreen or semi-evergreen shrubs occurring in alpine meadows or open scrub in North and South America, Asia, Europe and, North Africa, particularly around the Mediterranean.
Further Reading....
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EvergreenEvergreen or semi evergreen shrubs. Oblong to linear, silver- to grey-green leaves.
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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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.
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Additional Features
Good to knowGrown for their 5-petalled, brightly-coloured flowers which bloom over a long period.
Place of originNorth and South America, Europe, northern Africa, Asia.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Wildlife
Bee friendlyButterfly friendly
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Helianthemum - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of HELIANTHEMUM
HELIANTHEMUM 'Ben Fhada'
Rock rose, Sun rose
yellow flowers with orange eye
Gift-wrapping available
individually £12.50 each , 3+ £10.00 each
HELIANTHEMUM 'Ben Ledi'
Rock rose, Sun rose
red flowers
HELIANTHEMUM 'Ben More'
Rock rose, Sun rose
deep orange flower
HELIANTHEMUM 'Cerise Queen'
Rock rose, Sun rose
silvery-green leaves and bright, double pink flowers.
Gift-wrapping available
£12.50 , 3+ £10.00
HELIANTHEMUM 'Henfield Brilliant'
Rock rose, Sun rose
vigorous rock rose with bright-orange flowers
HELIANTHEMUM 'The Bride'
Rock rose, Sun rose
silvery foliage and white flowers
Gift-wrapping available
individually £12.50 each , 3+ £10.00 each
HELIANTHEMUM 'Wisley Pink'
Rock rose, Sun rose
delicate pink flowers
HELIANTHEMUM 'Wisley Primrose'
Rock rose, Sun rose
primrose-yellow flowers
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
