Helianthemum, Common Rock Rose, Sun Rose 'Burgundy Dazzler'

Helianthemumnummularium

Genus
Helianthemum (hee-lee-AN-thee-mum)
Species
nummularium (num-ew-LAH-ree-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
Maroon/Burgundy
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Grand Junction, Colorado

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Bend, Oregon

Arlington, Washington

Arlington Heights, Washington

Oso, Washington

Smokey Point, Washington

Vancouver, Washington(2 reports)

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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Vancouver, WA | April 2020 | positive

These grew kind of slowly for me at first, but they kind of quietly continued to grow over time until they filled the area I had put them...Read More

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Albuquerque, NM (Zone 7b) | October 2008 | positive

Plant is rated zones 5-9 by the Nursery (High Desert Gardens). Gorgeouse evergreen drought tolerant shrub.

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