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Halimium 'Susan'
Also Known As
- Halimium ocymoides 'Susan'
- Golden Rockrose
Plant type
shrub, groundcover
size
- H: 18"-24"
- W: 18"-36"
planting zones
- 8a-11
Halimium 'Susan' plant details
Halimium 'Susan' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer magenta and yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Halimium 'Susan'
- Plant type: groundcover shrub
- Plant family: cistaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 18 IN - 36 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: magenta and yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, dwarf, long-blooming, rare, rock garden, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Halimium 'Susan'
- USDA Zones: 8a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Far Reaches Farm
Garden photo gallery of Halimium 'Susan'
Gardening facts about Halimium 'Susan' plant
How to Grow Halimium 'Susan'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - low
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
- magenta
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
See other plant types of Halimium for your garden
aka Halimium farrali, Halimium lasianthum ssp. alyssoides 'Farall', Helianthemum formosum 'Farrall', Helianthemum lasianthum 'Farrall', Farall Golden Rock Rose, Yellow Rock Rose
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 24"-36"
Width: 4'-6'
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Rockrose
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
8a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun
- drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Halimium lasianthum 'Sandling'
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
8a-9b
Size
Height: 1'-3'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun
- drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Cistus algavensis
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7b-9b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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