Helianthemum nummularium (Rock Rose)

Covered with abundant, showy rose-like flowers in shades of orange, pink, yellow and white in late spring to early summer, Helianthemum nummuralium (Rock Rose) is a charming low-growing subshrub with an evergreen foliage of gray-green, lance-shaped leaves. Each flower opens for only one day, but new buds keep opening – enabling a long-lasting display (up to 2 months).

• This low-growing plant grows only 6-12 in. tall (15-30 cm) and spreads 24-36 in. (60-90 cm).
• Best in full sun ;in dry, sandy or rocky, alkaline, well-drained soils. This plant prefers cool summers and warm winters and is not reliably hardy in USDA zone 5. Drought tolerant.
• Great choice for rock gardens, coastal gardens, cottage gardens, as edging plant, ground cover or for your border fronts. Lovely on a stone wall for a cascading effect.
• Shear plants after flowering to shape and to promote new growth.
• Propagate by softwood cuttings in late spring or early summer
• Generally pest and disease free
• Native to most of Europe.