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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') — Helianthemum nummularium 'Sunny Side Up'; shrub for full, image 76
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 74
Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up') — Its cheerful, egg-yolk yellow flowers bloom profusely in late spring and early summer; consider its, image 72
Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up') — Ideal for rock gardens and front-of-border placement, this perennial thrives in well-drained soil and, image 73
Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up') — This resilient cultivar is prized for its evergreen qualities in warmer climates; multi-colored and, image 79
Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up') — is a charming low-growing perennial that enriches garden landscapes with its profusion of delightful, image 78
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') — commonly referred to as Sunrose; helianthemum nummularium 'Sunny Side Up', image 77

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