Halimium ocymoides
'Susan'
rock rose 'Susan'
Family |
Cistaceae |
Genus |
Halimium |
Species |
ocymoides |
Cultivar |
'Susan' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (evergreen) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
8 - 9 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
8b |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H4 |
Temperature (°C) |
(-10) - (-5) |
Temperature (°F) |
14 - 23 |
Height |
0.1 - 0.5 m |
Spread |
0.1 - 0.5 m |
General Description |
A small evergreen shrub with a low spreading habit. Bright yellow flowers that bloom in late spring. |
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. |
Growth |
Medium |
Pests |
No notable pests or diseases. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Notable Specimens |
Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
Propagation |
By semi-hardwood cuttings. |