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Helianthemum lunulatum

shrubby rock rose

An upright, but then spreading small evergreen shrub to a height of 15cm, with grey-green hairy leaves. In late spring and early summer, bears yellow flowers singly or in clusters

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
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pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Yellow Grey Silver Green
Summer Yellow Grey Silver Green
Autumn Grey Silver Green
Winter Grey Silver Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or ³§´Ç³Ü³Ù³ó–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ

Exposure
Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H3
Botanical details
Family
Cistaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Spreading branched
Genus

Helianthemum are bushy or spreading evergreen shrubs with small paired leaves and saucer-shaped flowers borne in short racemes in spring and early summer

Name status

Correct

Plant range
S Europe

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in a sunny, sheltered position in well-drained soil. Hardy in mild areas of the UK

Propagation

Propagate by seed in a cold frame as soon as ripe or in spring or by softwood cuttings in late spring or early summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Low Maintenance
  • Banks and slopes
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Garden edging
  • Ground cover
Pruning

Pruning group 10

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility

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