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Helianthemum 'Wisley Primrose' (Rock rose 'Wisley Primrose')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.25m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.25m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Helianthemum 'Wisley Primrose'

Other names: Rock rose 'Wisley Primrose', Helianthemum nummularium 'Wisley Primrose'


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Genus: Helianthemum

Variety or cultivar: 'Wisley Primrose' _ 'Wisley Primrose' is a mat-forming, evergreen shrub with grey-green, lance-shaped leaves on lax stems. In spring and summer, it bears pale yellow flat flowers with darker centres.

Helianthemum 'Wisley Primrose' is: Evergreen

Flower: Yellow in Spring; Yellow in Summer

Foliage: Grey-green in All seasons

Habit: Spreading

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

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Pests: Generally pest-free.

Diseases: Generally disease-free.

General care

Propagation methods: Softwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Helianthemum 'Wisley Primrose' (Rock rose 'Wisley Primrose') will reach a height of 0.25m and a spread of 0.25m after 2-5 years.


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Suggested uses: Banks and Slopes, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Gravel, Ground Cover, Containers, Rock

Cultivation: Plant in free-draining soil, either alkaline or neutral, in full sun. Ensure it is pruned annually, to prevent it becoming leggy. It may not regenerate from old wood.

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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: Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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