Rock Rose,Sun Rose. A spreading shrub with downy, pale grey-green leaves and saucer-shaped, carmine-red flowers with deep orange centres. Max Height 20cm to 30cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers May to July. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Helianthemum ‘Ben Hope’
A spreading shrub with downy, pale grey-green leaves and saucer-shaped, carmine-red flowers with deep orange centres.
Additional information
| Generic | Helianthemum |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Ben Hope' |
| Common Name | Rock Rose, Sun Rose |
| Flower Colour | red |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 20cm, 30cm |
| Family | Cistaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | grey, green |
| Flowers From | May, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Cut back after flowering |
| Border | Rock garden |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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