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    Helianthemum 'Wisely Primrose'

    Also Known As

    • Helianthemum nummularium 'Wisley Primrose'
    • Wisley Primrose Rockrose

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 8"-12"
    • W: 18"-30"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Helianthemum 'Wisely Primrose' plant details

    Helianthemum 'Wisely Primrose' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Helianthemum 'Wisely Primrose'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: malvaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 18 IN - 30 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: rock garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Helianthemum 'Wisely Primrose'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The blending-with-all soft yellows of these large flowers can make an otherwise difficult spot a pretty sight in early summer. S/M-D/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Pale gray-green leaves behind summertime primrose-yellow flowers exhibiting a deep yellow center.

    By: Native Sons

    Gardening facts about Helianthemum 'Wisely Primrose' plant

    How to Grow Helianthemum 'Wisely Primrose'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Helianthemum 'Dazzler'

    aka Helianthemum nummularium 'Dazzler', Dazzler Sun Rose

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 8"-12"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Helianthemum 'Dazzler' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Helianthemum 'Henfield Brilliant'

    aka Henfield Brilliant Rock Rose, Henfield Brilliant Sun Rose

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 18"-36"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Helianthemum 'Henfield Brilliant' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Helianthemum nummularium 'Wisley Pink'

    aka Helianthemum 'Rhodanthe Carneum', Wisley Pink Rock Rose, Wisley Pink Sun Rose

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 8"

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Helianthemum nummularium 'Wisley Pink' flower, form by Ghislain118
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    Helianthemum 'Ben More'

    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
    Photo of Helianthemum 'Ben More' flower, foliage by Far Reaches Farm
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    Helianthemum 'Belgravia Rose'

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 8"-11"

    Width: 18"-3'

    • sun
    • regular - low
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Helianthemum 'Belgravia Rose' flower by Far Reaches Farm
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