Wild Ginger Farm

Helianthemum

Sunrose

are sun loving, low water plants for the

sunny rock garden and dryland garden

Helianthemum appeninum ©

Helianthemum appeninum

Helianthemum appeninum ©

Helianthemum appeninum

Helianthemum mutabile © Helianthmum mutabile mixed colors

Helianthemum oelandicum ssp alpestre, alpine sunrose ©

Helianthemum oelandicum ssp alpestre

Helianthemum apenninum

Shrub to 18” tall. White or pink blossom racemes, yellow centers May-July. Full sun, well drained poor to moderately fertile soil, low to mod water. Sheer after flowering. Native to dry grasslands in Europe. Hardy to –10 degrees F. Cistaceae

Helianthemum nummularium

Low growing, evergreen shrub with yellow flowers in summer. 6” X 24” Full sun, well-drained soil, low water. Shear after bloom. Native to dry grasslands Europe. Hardy to –20 degrees F. Cistaceae

Helianthemum mutabile

(syn. Helianthemum nummularium 'Mutabile')

This evergreen shrub comes in a mixture of flower colors that include white, pink, rose ,red and yellow It blooms in summer and grows to about 12” X 24”. Full sun, well-drained soil, low water. Shear after bloom. Hardy to –20 degrees F. Cistaceae

Helianthemum oelandicum ssp alpestre -

This dwarf shrub forms a dense green carpet with bright yellow flowers June thru Aug. 5” X 8” Grow in full sun in lean, well drained gritty soil. We've been impressed with this plant's attractive foliage, long blooming season and compact form. Zones 6-8. Native to mountains of Southern Europe. Cistaceae

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