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Halimium lasianthum (Woolly rock rose)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 1.5m
max. spread
Ultimate height 1m
max. height
Time to maturity 5-10 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 2 hours care
per year

Botanical name: Halimium lasianthum

Other names: Woolly rock rose, Cistus lasianthus


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Genus: Halimium

Species: H. lasianthum - H. lasianthum is a low, spreading evergreen shrub with silver-grey leaves. Each petal of the bright yellow flowers are blotched maroon near the base. Flowers appear from late spring.

Halimium lasianthum is: Evergreen

Flower: Yellow, Maroon in Spring; Yellow, Maroon in Summer

Foliage: Silvery-grey, Green in All seasons

Habit: Bushy, Spreading

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

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Pruning: Prune off any frost damaged shoots in spring. To keep plants tidy and bushy, clip with shears after flowering. Remove about two-thirds of the new growth, but do not cut into old wood as this may kill the plant.. REGISTER to read more...


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Halimium lasianthum (Woolly rock rose) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.


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Suggested uses: Banks and Slopes, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean

Cultivation: Will grow well in poor sandy soils, but requires full sun and shelter from the wind.

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Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Tender in frost (H3) Match unknown

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