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| Category: Perennial |
| Family: Cistaceae (Rock-roses) |
| Origin: Mediterranean (Europe) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Clear Pink |
| Bloomtime: Spring |
| Synonyms: [H. 'Rhodanthe Carneum'] |
| Parentage: (Helianthemum nummularium hybrid) |
| Height: <1 foot |
| Width: 2-3 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 0-10° F |
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Helianthemum 'Wisley Pink' (Wisley Pink Sunrose) - Compact evergreen woody perennial or sub-shrub related to the larger Rockrose (Cistus) but growing to only 6 to 8 inches tall by up to 2 to 4 feet wide. In Southern California flowering commences in spring and lasts to early summer (April-June) with an off-bloom often in fall. The 1 inch wide flowers open for a day and are closed by evening, yet they bloom in such a mass of flowers that the entire plant is masked behind them. This cultivar is noted for its gray foliage and pure clear pink flowers with with small yellow stamens at the center. Plant in a location with good drainage in full sun to part shade with regular to infrequent summer irrigation. Hardy to 0° F Shear after flowering to maintain tight growth habit and encourage rebloom. Great plant for an edging plant, a sunny border or even a small scale groundcover. We grew this plant for many years but have replaced it with the more floriferous 'Belgravia Rose'.
The information displayed on this page about Helianthemum 'Wisley Pink' is based on our research conducted about this plant from books in our nursery library as well as from information that is provided by reliable online resources. We also have included our own observations made about it as it grew in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant performed in the containers when we had them in our nursery field. We also include comments received from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information aiding others to better grow it.
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