Halimium lasianthum
Woolly Rock Rose, Lisbon False Sun-Rose
Family |
Cistaceae |
Genus |
Halimium |
Species |
lasianthum |
Category |
Tropicals, Woody |
Type |
Shrub (evergreen) |
Synonyms |
Cistus lasianthus |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
8b |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
Requires cold season protection under glass. |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H4 |
Temperature (°C) |
-10 – -5 |
Height |
0.5-1 metres |
Spread |
1-1.5 metres |
General Description |
A small evergreen shrub with a low spreading habit. Bright yellow flowers that bloom in late spring. Attractive silvery grey and green foliage. |
Landscape |
Can be grown on a bank or as a ground-cover. |
Cultivation |
Grow in well-drained sandy soil in full sun. |
Shape |
A low, spreading habit. |
Pests |
Generally pest and disease free. |
Leaf Description |
Simple, oval, greyish leaves. |
Flower Description |
Five-petalled, saucer-shaped, 4 cm in width, bright yellow, each petal blotched maroon near the base and borne in clusters. |
Notable Specimens |
Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
Propagation |
By semi-hardwood cuttings. |