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Helianthemum - Rock Roses
Covered with abundant, showy, rose-like flowers, 1 in. across (3 cm), in shades of orange, pink, yellow and white in late spring to mid summer, Helianthemums (Rock Roses) are terrific low-growing shrubs. Each flower opens for one day only, but new buds keep opening, enabling a long lasting display for months. While the flowers are the main attraction, the evergreen foliage of silvery-green or bright green leaves is almost as compelling. Because of their ground-hugging habit, Helianthemums make fabulous groundcovers for dry and sunny locations. Once established, these Mediterranean natives are very drought tolerant and quite resilient, without being invasive.
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Helianthemum 'Henfield Brilliant' (Rock Rose)
Award-winning Helianthemum 'Henfield Brilliant' (Rock Rose or Sun Rose) is a vigorous, low-growing evergreen shrub resembling a flower carpet in late spring to midsummer. Abundant, showy, single, bright orange flowers, 1 in. across (3 cm), adorned with a boss of central yellow stamens literally smother the plant.
Helianthemum 'Raspberry Ripple' (Rock Rose)
Helianthemum 'Raspberry Ripple' (Rock Rose or Sun Rose) is an eye-catching low-growing evergreen shrub resembling a flower carpet in late spring to mid summer. Abundant, showy, saucer-shaped, crimson to rose flowers, 1 in. across (3 cm), tipped with white and adorned with a boss of central yellow stamens literally smother the plant.
Helianthemum 'Red Dragon' (Rock Rose)
Helianthemum 'Red Dragon' (Rock Rose or Sun Rose) is a charming low-growing evergreen subshrub resembling a flower carpet in late spring to late summer. Abundant, showy, saucer-shaped, bright red flowers, 1 in. across (3 cm), adorned with a boss of central yellow stamens literally smother the plant.
Helianthemum nummularium (Rock Rose)
Covered with abundant, showy rose-like flowers in shades of orange, pink, yellow and white in late spring to early summer, Helianthemum Nummuralium (Rock Rose) is a charming low-growing subshrub with an evergreen foliage of gray-green, lance-shaped leaves. Each flower opens for only one day, but new buds keep opening - enabling a long lasting display (up to 2 months).
