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rock rose 'Ben Ledi' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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rock rose 'Ben Ledi'

Helianthemum 'Ben Ledi'

Low Maintenance

Genus: Helianthemum
Family: Cistaceae

About this plant

A compact, spreading evergreen shrub with glossy dark green leaves. Bright rose-pink flowers turning darker towards centre with a yellow eye are produced in spring and summer.

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, neutral to alkaline moist but well drained soil in full sun. Suitable for rock gardens and front of the border as ground cover on a sunny bank

Pruning

Pruning group 10, after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in late spring or early summer

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverHedging ScreensPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Pond MarginsConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years