Halimium
Sun rose
Also known as Cistus
- Height × spread
- 0.45m – 2m × 0.5m – 1.5m
- Position
- Full sun
Availability
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About this plant
These delightful shrubs range from dwarf forms around half a metre in height to more substantial forms that stand around 1.5 metres high. They are all sunny looking shrubs that are generally grown for their delightful flowers that are rounded and in shades of gold and yellow. Some of the flowers have maroon or other markings on their petals. Halimium umbellatum has white flowers. One tender form, Halimium atriplicifolium, has silver grey foliage. Halimium halimifolium is a gentle form with grey foliage. They are all sun-loving plants that require well drained soil, and in many cases shelter. All are reliably hardy. These are similar to Cistus, Helianthemum and x halimiocistus forms in their use and cultivation requirements.
- Flower colour
- White, Yellow
- Foliage colour
- Green, Grey
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Bell, Dome
- Height
- 0.45m – 2m
- Spread
- 0.5m – 1.5m
- Season of interest
- Spring, Summer
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Garden style
- Seaside garden, Rock garden, Mediterranean garden, Gravel garden
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Gravelly soil, Loam (normal), Poor soil, Sandy soil
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Well drained soil, Dry soil, Drought resistant
- Winter hardiness
- Varies, some are not hardy
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Ground cover, Structural
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed young plants with slow release fertiliser
Spread a slow release fertiliser around the base of the plant to the edge of the foliage spread, so that it can feed the roots. It is helpful for this to be applied for several years.
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost until the plant becomes well established.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water in dry periods
Established plants in the ground can cope with 7-10 days of dryness, and shrubs often manage 2 to 3 weeks. Water one section of the garden thoroughly each day rather than a little everywhere. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather.
Spring - mid-late · Planting
Trim the plant
Trim the plant to give it a general tidy. This includes removing any lengthy or awkward shoots that make the plant look visually less attractive. Remove any spent flower heads at the same time.