Overview
Helianthemum double orange-flowered (d) is a matforming, bushy, spreading branched shrubs in the genus Helianthemum, part of the Cistaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Helianthemum double orange-flowered (d) grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include gravel garden, rock garden, wildlife gardens and banks and slopes.
About
Helianthemum double orange-flowered is a cultivar of the Helianthemum genus, which comprises evergreen shrubs that can be bushy or spreading with small paired leaves. This matforming shrub produces distinctive double orange flowers in spring and early summer. It thrives in full sun and well-drained fertile soils, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, and is suitable for exposed or sheltered locations. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is ideal for gravel gardens, rock gardens, wildlife gardens, and banks or slopes.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Helianthemum
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Helianthemum double orange-flowered (d) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs, Alpine Rockery
- Habit
- Matforming, Bushy, Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Gravel garden, Rock garden, Wildlife gardens, Banks and slopes
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Helianthemum double orange-flowered (d)
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings in late spring or early summer
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Helianthemum double orange-flowered (d)?
Helianthemum double orange-flowered (d) prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Helianthemum double orange-flowered (d) need?
Helianthemum double orange-flowered (d) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Helianthemum double orange-flowered (d) hardy in the UK?
Helianthemum double orange-flowered (d) has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Helianthemum double orange-flowered (d)?
Softwood cuttings in late spring or early summer.
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