Helianthemum 'Wisley Primrose'

rock rose

Eventual height & spread

Helianthemum 'Wisley Primrose'

rock rose

  • 9cm pot
  • £8.99
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  • Position: full sun
  • Soil: fertile, well-drained neutral to alkaline soil
  • Rate of growth: average
  • Flowering period: April to July
  • Hardiness: fully hardy


Forming a spreading mound of grey-green leaves, this mainly-evergreen shrub looks wonderful planted in an alpine bed, en masse on a slope, or in a pot on the terrace.

The lemon coloured flowers appear over a long period from late spring. Once established Helianthemum 'Wisley Primrose' becomes drought tolerant and it thrives in hot, sunny spots where little else will grow. It also copes well with salt laden wind so is a good choice for coastal gardens.


  • Garden care:
    Plant in a sunny, well-drained spot, adding grit if needed, and water until established. Once settled they require lower maintenence, only occasional water in long dry spells and a light, granular-based fertiliser feed in spring. After flowering in summer, lightly trim stems to keep the plant neat and bushy, but avoid cutting into old woody growth which won’t regenerate.