Overview
Helianthemum 'Orange Surprise' is a matforming, bushy, spreading branched shrubs in the genus Helianthemum, part of the Cistaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Helianthemum 'Orange Surprise' 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 'Orange Surprise' is a cultivar of the evergreen shrub genus Helianthemum, known for its matforming, bushy, and spreading branched habit. This plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soils including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, across a range of pH levels. It is hardy to UK zone H4 and is suitable for gravel and rock gardens, wildlife gardens, and banks or slopes. Flowering in spring and early summer, it fits well in south, west, or east-facing aspects, whether exposed or sheltered.
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 'Orange Surprise' 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 'Orange Surprise'
- 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 'Orange Surprise'?
Helianthemum 'Orange Surprise' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Helianthemum 'Orange Surprise' need?
Helianthemum 'Orange Surprise' 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 'Orange Surprise' hardy in the UK?
Helianthemum 'Orange Surprise' 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 'Orange Surprise'?
Softwood cuttings in late spring or early summer.
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- Helianthemum canariense
- Helianthemum hybrids
- Helianthemum lippii
- Helianthemum nummulariumcommon rockrose
- Helianthemum oelandicum subsp. alpestrealpine sun rose
- Helianthemum 'Ben Dearg'
- Helianthemum 'Bishopsthorpe'