
Rock Roses are versatile shrubby perennials, excellent for growing in the rock garden, or at the front of a hot, sunny border. This selection has single red-orange flowers, over a mound of silvery-grey foliage. Plants must have very good drainage, particularly through the winter. Trim plants lightly with hedge shears immediately after blooming, to prevent opening up in the middle. Evergreen in most areas. Drought tolerant, once established, these will also put up with poor, sandy soils.
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Dry
Care Level
Easy
Full Sun
Normal or
Sandy
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Dry
Easy
Flower Colour
Orange
Red
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Spring
Foliage Color
Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Alpine & Rock
Attracts Butterflies
Border
Containers
Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant
Edging
Rabbit Resistant
Evergreen
Ground Cover
Flower Head Size
Small
Height
15-20 cm
6-8 inches
Spread
45-60 cm
18-23 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
Orange
Red
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Spring
Grey Green
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Alpine & Rock
Attracts Butterflies
Border
Containers
Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant
Edging
Rabbit Resistant
Evergreen
Ground Cover
Small
15-20 cm
6-8 inches
45-60 cm
18-23 inches
None
Growth Rate
Medium