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Helianthemum nummularium 'Boule de Feu'

Also Known As

  • Ball of Fire Sunrose

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

  • H: 6"-10"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 5a-11

Helianthemum nummularium 'Boule de Feu' plant details

Helianthemum nummularium 'Boule de Feu' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helianthemum nummularium 'Boule de Feu'

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helianthemum nummularium 'Boule de Feu'

USDA Zones: 5a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, seaside / salt and wind
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

"Balls of Fire" describes the 1" double deep-red flowers that cover this tough, small groundcovering shrub in early summer. S/M-D/GDr

Gardening facts about Helianthemum nummularium 'Boule de Feu' plant

How to Grow Helianthemum nummularium 'Boule de Feu'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • wind tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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