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Helianthemum mutabile
Also Known As
- Rock Rose
- Sun Rose
Plant type
shrub, groundcover
size
- H: 8"-12"
- W: 18"-24"
planting zones
- 5a-7b
Helianthemum mutabile plant details
Helianthemum mutabile is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer pink, red, white and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in alkaline, gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Helianthemum mutabile
- Plant type: groundcover shrub
- Plant family: malvaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink, red, white and yellow blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Helianthemum mutabile
- USDA Zones: 5a - 7b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Soil needs: alkaline, gritty and well-drained
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How to Grow Helianthemum mutabile
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- alkaline
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- pink
- red
- yellow
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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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 10"-12"
Width: 3'
- sun
- regular - occasional
- dry in summer
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
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Size
Height: 8"-11"
Width: 18"-3'
- sun
- regular - low
- dry in summer
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