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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 6–9Type 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') — This drought-tolerant plant is also suitable for rock gardens
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, image 65
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') — silvery-green leaves that provide an attractive backdrop for its bright yellow flowers; mature size, image 57
Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up') — measuring about 1 inch across, image 35
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') — ensuring optimal flowering
Sunrose (Helianthemum Num. 'Sunny Side Up') — Its cheerful, egg-yolk yellow flowers bloom profusely in late spring and early summer; consider its, image 72
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