Sun Rose

Helianthemum Nummularium

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Overview

Helianthemum nummularium, commonly known as Sun Rose, is a low-growing evergreen subshrub, flourishing in full sun. This drought-tolerant plant showcases a profusion of vibrant, 1-inch wide, saucer-shaped flowers in shades of yellow, pink, or white atop silvery-green foliage. Reaching 6-12 inches in height and spreading 12-24 inches, it's perfect for rockeries, groundcover, or edging. Flowers bloom from late spring to early summer, attracting bees and butterflies.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 5–8Climate Mediterranean, Temperate

Sun Rose (Helianthemum Nummularium) — is a low-growing evergreen subshrub

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 5–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Cistaceae
Climate: Mediterranean, Temperate

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Sun Rose (Helianthemum Nummularium) — This plant thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 7; making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners, image 74

Sun Rose (Helianthemum Nummularium) — making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking maximum impact with minimal effort; these blossoms, image 73

Sun Rose (Helianthemum Nummularium) — ground cover / perennial with orange blooms; resembling miniature roses basking in the sunlight, image 77

Sun Rose (Helianthemum Nummularium) — orange flowers in the garden; topping out at a modest height of 6 to 12 inches with a spread of approximately, image 76

Sun Rose (Helianthemum Nummularium) — making it an excellent addition to rock gardens; is a low-growing evergreen subshrub, image 75

Sun Rose (Helianthemum Nummularium) — is a low-growing evergreen subshrub; greyish-green hue that serves as a delightful backdrop to the vibrant, image 80

Sun Rose (Helianthemum Nummularium) — ground cover / perennial for full or half; making it an excellent addition to rock gardens, image 78

Sun Rose (Helianthemum Nummularium) — commonly known as Sun Rose; or white atop silvery-green foliage, image 79

Sun Rose (Helianthemum Nummularium) — or white atop silvery-green foliage; ground cover / perennial with orange blooms, image 82

Sun Rose (Helianthemum Nummularium) — saucer-shaped flowers in shades of yellow; providing an extended period of vibrant color.<br><br>For optimal, image 81

Sun Rose (Helianthemum Nummularium) — Reaching 6-12 inches in height and spreading 12-24 inches, it's perfect for rockeries, groundcover, or, image 83

Sun Rose (Helianthemum Nummularium) — commonly referred to as the Sun Rose; it is drought-tolerant once established, image 85

Sun Rose (Helianthemum Nummularium) — Flowers bloom from late spring to early summer, attracting bees and butterflies; which measure about 1 inch, image 84

Sun Rose (Helianthemum Nummularium) — is a charming evergreen perennial that will add a splendid touch of color to any garden design; commonly, image 86

Sun Rose (Helianthemum Nummularium) — this low-growing beauty provides an excellent ground cover option; each with a golden center, image 88

Sun Rose (Helianthemum Nummularium) — Topping out at a modest height of 6 to 12 inches with a spread of approximately 12 to 18 inches; is a, image 87

Sun Rose (Helianthemum Nummularium) — greyish-green hue that serves as a delightful backdrop to the vibrant flowers; this plant thrives in USDA, image 89

Sun Rose (Helianthemum Nummularium) — The foliage remains attractive throughout the seasons; saucer-shaped flowers in shades of yellow, image 90

Sun Rose (Helianthemum Nummularium) — which measure about 1 inch across; this low-growing beauty provides an excellent ground cover option, image 91

Sun Rose (Helianthemum Nummularium) — These blossoms come in a range of colors including yellow; they are particularly prolific in late spring, image 92

Sun Rose (Helianthemum Nummularium) — each with a golden center; orange flowers in the garden, image 93

Sun Rose (Helianthemum Nummularium) — providing an extended period of vibrant color.<br><br>For optimal growth; the Sun Rose requires full sun and, image 96

Sun Rose (Helianthemum Nummularium) — resembling miniature roses basking in the sunlight; reaching 6-12 inches in height and spreading 12-24, image 94

Sun Rose (Helianthemum Nummularium) — They are particularly prolific in late spring through summer; the foliage remains attractive throughout the, image 95

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