Helianthemum 'BEN HOPE' rock rose
size/type
low or groundcovering,low or groundcovering
usual height
0,2-0,2m
usual width
0,3-0,5m
leaves
evergreen broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
June-July
location
full sun
USDA zone (lowest)
5 (down to -29°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Description of the plant:
Ben Hope rock rose is a fantastic subshrub (woody perennial) producing masses of vibrant magenta pink flowers in June and July. They have 5 petals and a yellow centre. Its evergreen, rosemary-like leaves are dark green, short and linear. Ben Hope rock rose is a low, spreading plant, ideal for rockeries or dry slopes. It grows well in common garden soil, too, provided it is well-drained.Rock rose loves full sun and neutral to slightly alkaline soil that must not remain wet. It looks best if regularly pruned after flowering. This way it makes a nice carpet of evergreen foliage that remains attractive even when the plant is not blooming. Hardy to about -29°C (USDA zone 5).
Last update 25-06-2013
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