Description
Bright yellow flowers on fine foliage.
This rare specimen is similar to the Rock Rose with its woody structure and large flowers although a much smaller version. Ideal for the alpine area with lime soils this will be happy in full sun being baked on the surface with roots in crevices. The foliage is very fine and compact.
Flowering: Spring- Summer
Hardiness: Hardy
Height: 5cm
Spread: 20cm
Further information:
Lightly trim back, otherwise leave alone.
Common Name: Sprawling Needle Sunrose
Life Cycle: perennial
Family: Cistaceae
Foliage: linear
Basic Colour: ( yellow )
Flower Colour: yellow
Natural Flowering: May – July
Winter Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Height with Flowers: 5cm
Soil Requirements: average / dry / well-drained / sandy
Soil ph: acidic / alkaline / neutral
Location: rock garden / crevice garden
Usage: ornamental / bee food plant
Pruning: cut back to shape
Tolerates: drought tolerant
Origin: Europe – Iran / Sweden
Roger Fitton (verified owner) –