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    • Photo of Helianthemum 'Hartswood' landscape by Petal Talk

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    Helianthemum 'Hartswood'

    Also Known As

    • Helianthemum 'Hartswood Ruby'
    • Rock Rose
    • Sun Rose

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 18"-24"

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Helianthemum 'Hartswood' plant details

    Helianthemum 'Hartswood' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Helianthemum 'Hartswood'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: malvaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Helianthemum 'Hartswood'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Tough, vigorous (to 1't x 3'+w), and BEAUTIFUL, this carpeting-shrub from Blooms of Bressingham is COVERED with 1" saucer-shaped velvety-red, yellow-centered flowers over a long May-into-July season. S/M/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Helianthemum 'Hartswood' plant

    How to Grow Helianthemum 'Hartswood'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • 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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