Overview
Helianthemum 'Roxburgh Gold' is a matforming, bushy, spreading branched shrubs in the genus Helianthemum, part of the Cistaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Helianthemum 'Roxburgh Gold' 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 'Roxburgh Gold' is a cultivar of the Helianthemum genus, which comprises evergreen shrubs known for their bushy or spreading habits and small paired leaves. This cultivar forms a matting, bushy, and spreading branched habit, making it suitable for gravel and rock gardens, as well as banks and slopes. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils of various types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, across a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is adaptable to both exposed and sheltered sites and can be propagated by softwood cuttings in late spring or early summer.
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 'Roxburgh Gold' 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 'Roxburgh Gold'
- 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 'Roxburgh Gold'?
Helianthemum 'Roxburgh Gold' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Helianthemum 'Roxburgh Gold' need?
Helianthemum 'Roxburgh Gold' 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 'Roxburgh Gold' hardy in the UK?
Helianthemum 'Roxburgh Gold' 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 'Roxburgh Gold'?
Softwood cuttings in late spring or early summer.
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