Helianthemum 'Cheviot'

Also Known As

Rock Rose
Sun Rose

Plant type

shrub, perennial, groundcover

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Helianthemum 'Cheviot' plant details

Helianthemum 'Cheviot' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover shrub with blue foliage. In spring and summer apricot flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in acidic, alkaline and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helianthemum 'Cheviot'

Plant type: perennial groundcover shrub
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: apricot blooms in spring and summer
Uses: alpine, border plant, cascading, container plant, edging plant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helianthemum 'Cheviot'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

With its fine apricot ; silver form this new sunrose is sure to become a classic. Sun/Med-Dry/GDr

By: Forestfarm

A great selection of sun rose, with oodles of peachy apricot flowers in spring to early summer. Woody, evergreen shrub for the dry garden, to only 6-12" tall and spreading to 2 ft. A terrific ground cover for full sun, well-drained soil and little to no summer water once established. Shearing after flowering maintains compact growth. Use to cascade over walls or sides of containers. Frost hardy to -10F, USDA zone 6.

By: Cistus Nursery

Hard to pick a favorite among the sun roses but this is always elbowing its way to the top of the podium. Great gray foliage - check. Tons of peachy-apricot 1" flowers - check. Drought tolerant - check. Deer reisistant - check. Sun, good drainage and trim after blooming for rebloom.