- Botanical name: Helianthemum 'Hartswood Ruby'
- Common name: Rock rose
- Family: Cistaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Evergreen
Red
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
- Attractive to wildlife
Helianthemums, also known as rock roses, are reliable easy going shrubby plants that can be guaranteed to put on a good show of flower throughout early and mid summer. Helianthemum ‘Hartswood Ruby’ is a low growing, evergreen shrub, bearing rich red flowers with soft poppy-like petals. It’s perfect for growing at the front of a mixed sunny border or rock garden.
Grow Helianthemum ‘Hartswood Ruby’ in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Plants may need protection during harsh winters.
How to grow Helianthemum 'Hartswood Ruby'
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Plant size
30cm height
50cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / chalky / alkaline
Plant calendar
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| Plant |
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Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
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| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Take cuttings | ||||||||||||
| Take cuttings |
J
Do not Take cuttings in January |
F
Do not Take cuttings in February |
M
Do not Take cuttings in March |
A
Do not Take cuttings in April |
M
Do not Take cuttings in May |
J
Do Take cuttings in June |
J
Do Take cuttings in July |
A
Do Take cuttings in August |
S
Do not Take cuttings in September |
O
Do not Take cuttings in October |
N
Do not Take cuttings in November |
D
Do not Take cuttings in December |
Helianthemum 'Hartswood Ruby' and wildlife
Helianthemum 'Hartswood Ruby' is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Helianthemum 'Hartswood Ruby' poisonous?
Helianthemum 'Hartswood Ruby' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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