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Sunrose

Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up'

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Overview

Helianthemum num. 'Sunny Side Up', commonly known as Sunrose, features a low-growing, mat-forming habit with vibrant green foliage. Its cheerful, egg-yolk yellow flowers bloom profusely in late spring and early summer. Ideal for rock gardens and front-of-border placement, this perennial thrives in well-drained soil and full sun. Mature size is about 6 inches high and spreads 12-18 inches wide, providing excellent ground cover and drought tolerance once established.

Sun FullWater Low, MediumZones 6–9Climate Temperate
Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up') — Mature size is about 6 inches high and spreads 12-18 inches wide

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
6–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Cistaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up') — commonly known as Sunrose; ideal for rock gardens and front-of-border placement, this perennial thrives in
Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up') — mat-forming habit with vibrant green foliage; silvery-green leaves that provide an attractive backdrop for its
Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up') — Helianthemum nummularium 'Sunny Side Up'; shrub for full
Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up') — providing excellent ground cover and drought tolerance once established; ensuring optimal flowering
Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up') — Mature size is about 6 inches high and spreads 12-18 inches wide; is a charming low-growing perennial that
Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up') — Ideal for rock gardens and front-of-border placement, this perennial thrives in well-drained soil and, image 27
Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up') — is a charming low-growing perennial that enriches garden landscapes with its profusion of delightful; it excels
Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up') — commonly referred to as Sunrose; helianthemum nummularium 'Sunny Side Up'
Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up') — This resilient cultivar is prized for its evergreen qualities in warmer climates; multi-colored and white and
Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up') — silvery-green leaves that provide an attractive backdrop for its bright yellow flowers; mature size is about 6
Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up') — measuring about 1 inch across, image 35
Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up') — where it receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily; this resilient cultivar is prized for its evergreen
Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up') — ensuring optimal flowering; this drought-tolerant plant is also suitable for rock gardens
Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up') — offer a joyful contrast and typically appear in the late spring to early summer months; making it ideal for the
Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up') — This drought-tolerant plant is also suitable for rock gardens; commonly known as Sunrose
Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up') — It excels in full sun exposure; its cheerful, egg-yolk yellow flowers bloom profusely in late spring and early
Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up') — consider its low stature and sprawling habit; commonly referred to as Sunrose
Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up') — or as part of a rock garden assembly; shrub with multi-colored and white and yellow blooms
Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up') — multi-colored and white and yellow flowers in the garden; providing excellent ground cover and drought tolerance
Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up') — making it ideal for the front of borders; where it receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily
Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up') — providing excellent ground cover and drought tolerance once established; ensuring optimal flowering, image 52
Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up') — Ideal for rock gardens and front-of-border placement, this perennial thrives in well-drained soil and, image 50
Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up') — mat-forming habit with vibrant green foliage; silvery-green leaves that provide an attractive, image 48
Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up') — shrub with multi-colored and white and yellow blooms; offer a joyful contrast and typically appear in the late

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