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Sunrose

Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up'

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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 6–9Type ShrubClimate Temperate

Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up') — providing excellent ground cover and drought tolerance once established; ensuring optimal flowering

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low, Medium
USDA zones: 6–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Shrub
Family: Cistaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up') — Its cheerful, egg-yolk yellow flowers bloom profusely in late spring and early summer; consider its low stature

Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up') — Mature size is about 6 inches high and spreads 12-18 inches wide

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') — 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') — mat-forming habit with vibrant green foliage; silvery-green leaves that provide an attractive, image 48

Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up') — shrub for full

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, image 60

Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up') — commonly known as Sunrose

Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up') — consider its low stature and sprawling habit; commonly referred to as Sunrose, image 64

Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up') — is a charming low-growing perennial that enriches garden landscapes with its profusion of delightful

Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up') — shrub with multi-colored and white and yellow blooms; offer a joyful contrast and typically appear in, image 68

Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up') — mat-forming habit with vibrant green foliage

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') — This drought-tolerant plant is also suitable for rock gardens; commonly known as Sunrose, image 63

Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up') — silvery-green leaves that provide an attractive backdrop for its bright yellow flowers; mature size, image 80

Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up') — Helianthemum nummularium 'Sunny Side Up'; shrub for full

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') — providing excellent ground cover and drought tolerance once established; ensuring optimal flowering, image 75

Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up') — shrub with multi-colored and white and yellow blooms

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') — Mature size is about 6 inches high and spreads 12-18 inches wide; is a charming low-growing perennial, image 51

Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up') — or as part of a rock garden assembly; shrub with multi-colored and white and yellow blooms

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