Helianthemum 'Wisley Primrose'
rock rose
Forming a spreading mound of grey-green leaves, this mainly-evergreen shrub looks wonderful planted in an alpine bed, en masse on a...
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Plant description
Forming a spreading mound of grey-green leaves, this mainly-evergreen shrub looks wonderful planted in an alpine bed, en masse on a slope, or in a pot on the terrace.
The lemon coloured flowers appear over a long period from late spring. Once established it becomes drought tolerant and it thrives in hot, sunny spots where little else will grow. It also copes well with salt laden wind so is a good choice for coastal gardens.
The lemon coloured flowers appear over a long period from late spring. Once established it becomes drought tolerant and it thrives in hot, sunny spots where little else will grow. It also copes well with salt laden wind so is a good choice for coastal gardens.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Helianthemum Wisley Primrose:
Prune in mid to late summer after flowering, cutting back any straggly stems.
Please note:
This perennial is semi-evergreen so it can lose some of its leaves in winter. In colder regions or more exposed gardens, it may lose them all, but then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
GOES WELL WITH
August pruning of trees, shrubs and climbers
Late summer is the best time to prune many midsummer-flowering shrubs to keep them vigorous and flowering well. It is also the ideal time to prune several trees that are prone to bleeding if pruned at other times, and it’s not too late to complete the pru
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