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Helianthemum, Common Rock Rose, Sun Rose 'Wisley Pink'

Helianthemumnummularium

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Genus

Helianthemum (hee-lee-AN-thee-mum)

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Species

nummularium (num-ew-LAH-ree-um)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

This plant is resistant to deer

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pink

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

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Cedarhome, WA (Zone 8b) | November 2009 | positive

Pink flowers Jun-Jul, intermittently thereafter. Tolerates poor soil and hot conditions.

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