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Helianthemum 'Annabel'

Also Known As

  • Annabel Sun Rose

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

  • H: 6"-8"
  • W: 1'-3'

planting zones

  • 7a-9b

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Helianthemum 'Annabel' plant details

Helianthemum 'Annabel' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green and white foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helianthemum 'Annabel'

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and white
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, compact, edging plant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helianthemum 'Annabel'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The double soft-pink flowers of this 6-12 incher are companionable as well as pretty in a mass or alone. S/M-D/GDr
This little Sun Rose is a tough little performer which will cover itself with small pink semi-double flowers when full on and will provide bloom color for much of late spring to mid summer or even longer. Low spreader tolerant of dry and liking sun and good drainage. You might trim it back after flowering to encourage denser growth,

Gardening facts about Helianthemum 'Annabel' plant

How to Grow Helianthemum 'Annabel'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - low
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

5a-10b

Size

Height: 8"-12"

Width: 12"-24"

  • sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

5a-10b

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 18"-36"

  • sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

5a-10b

Size

Height: 8"

Width: 2'-3'

  • sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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aka Helianthemum 'Ben Mohr', Rock Rose, Sun Rose

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 10"-12"

Width: 3'

  • sun
  • regular - occasional
  • dry in summer
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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

6a-10b

Size

Height: 8"-11"

Width: 18"-3'

  • sun
  • regular - low
  • dry in summer
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