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rock rose 'Fire Dragon' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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rock rose 'Fire Dragon'

Helianthemum 'Fire Dragon'

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Helianthemum
Family: Cistaceae

About this plant

'Fire Dragon' is a spreading evergreen shrub to 30cm in height, with narrow grey-green leaves. Flowers single, bright orange-red, redder in centre, borne in late spring and early 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

Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, neutral to alkaline, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Suitable for rock garden or the front of a border, or as a groundcover 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 InformalHedging ScreensPatio ContainerWall Side BordersFlower BordersGround Cover

Planting Places

Pond MarginsConservatoryGreenhouseOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years