Common
name: "Rock Rose"
Latin name: Helianthemum 'Dazzler'
Zone: 5
- 8
Elevation to: 8000'
Growth habit: Mat forming
Max height: 6" - 12"
Spread: 12" or more
Flowers: Yes, June - July
Flower type: Saucer shaped
Native to area: No
Available varieties: 1
Sunshine:
Water:
Pictured: Rock
Roses
Helianthemum
'Dazzler'
Perennial
Cultivation:
Helianthemum is a creeping perennial that forms a low
spreading mat of foliage topped with vibrant flowers in June and
July. Rock Rose's dainty flowers look like small roses, hence their
name "Sun Rose" or "Rock Rose". Plant them in full sun in well drained soil.
Rock Rose tolerates most soil types
and dry conditions well. A great choice for cascading over walls
or down slopes. The colorful flowers of "Sun
Rose" will attract butterflies.
Propagation:
Rock Rose seed can be started in a cold frame or greenhouse in early spring,
then moved outdoors after danger of frost has passed. For a
quicker show of color purchase pre-started Helianthemum plants at your local
Garden Center. Once established, plants can be divided in spring.
