Helianthemum 'Fire Dragon'

Rock Rose, Sun Rose

Hardy Shrub

FROM £19.99

Silver-grey evergreen foliage

Masses of blazing orange flowers in spring and early summer

Perfect for rockeries edging and groundcover

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1 x 1 Litre Potted Plant

£19.99

2 x 1 Litre Potted Plants

£24.99

Please note: This product cannot be delivered outside the United Kingdom.

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Masses and masses of flaming orange flowers with yellow eyes smother this low-growing shrubby perennial, lending a bright pop of colour to spring and early summer borders, when pastel shades normally dominate.

Helianthemum 'Fire Dragon' commences flowering in late spring, coinciding with later spring bulbs. The sizzling flowers are complemented by cool, silver-grey, evergreen foliage. Lightly clip plants over after flowering and they will grow into neat hummocks that soften border edges and rockeries, creating pleasing shapes and foliage textures throughout the year. After shearing plants will often have a second, smaller flush of flowers. Thriving in a sunny, free-draining site, these tough little rock roses are drought-tolerant and trouble free. They make excellent groundcover in hot, dry borders and provide food for pollinators early in the season at a time when resources are scarce. Height: 20cm (8in). Spread: 30cm (12in).

Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.

Plant Size Height Up to 20cm (8in)
Spread Up to 30cm (12in)

Hardiness & Longevity Hardy Shrub

Ideal For ground covercottage gardensalpine & rockerywildlife gardenslow maintenance gardencoastal garden

Position In full sun

Flowering Months

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Codes
1 x 1 Litre Potted Plant (64202)
2 x 1 Litre Potted Plants (T64203P)

Plant rock roses into moderately fertile, neutral or alkaline soil, in full sun. Helianthemum dislike wet ground, particularly during winter. Improve heavy soil conditions by adding coarse grit or sharp sand prior to planting. Once established, rock roses can easily tolerate dry sandy soils.

Feed and water regularly throughout the growing season while young plants become established. Once established, rock roses are relatively drought tolerant and require minimal maintenance. After flowering, prune helianthemum stems back to within 3cm (1”) of the previous year’s growth.

Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.

Orders for packets of seed incur a delivery charge of £2.99.

Orders which include any other products will incur a delivery charge of £6.99.

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