Helianthemum 'WISLEY PINK' rock rose
Ectovit (ectomycorrhizal)Rock roses are very popular semi-woody perennials. Wisley Pink is an early, mound-forming variety with large, soft pink flowers already from mid May. They open from nodding buds for about 4 weeks. The number of flowers is enormous and at its peak they cover the plant wholly. They have 5 petals and a yellow centre. Its evergreen, rosemary-like leaves are dark green, short and linear.
Last update 11-06-2014
Rock roses are low, spreading plants, ideal for rockeries or dry slopes that grow well in common garden soil, too, provided it is well-drained. They love full sun and neutral to slightly alkaline soil that must not remain wet, and look best if regularly sheared after flowering. This way they make a nice carpet of evergreen foliage that remains attractive even when the plant is not blooming. Hardy to about -29°C (USDA zone 5).
