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Helianthemum, Common Rock Rose, Sun Rose 'Rose Glory'

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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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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Rose/Mauve

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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dparsons01

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

Plant rated for zones 5-9 from Nursery, not 7-10. Zones 5-9 is consistent with other Helianthemum nummularium.

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