Halimium lasianthum (Woolly Rock Rose, Lisbon False Sun-Rose)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cistaceae |
| Genus | Halimium |
| Species | lasianthum |
| Synonyms | Cistus lasianthus |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to southern Portugal and Spain. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -10 – -5 |
| Height | 0.5-1 metres |
| Spread | 1-1.5 metres |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A small evergreen shrub with a low spreading habit. Bright yellow flowers that bloom in late spring. Attractive silvery grey and green foliage. |
| Shape | A low, spreading habit. |
| Landscape | Can be grown on a bank or as a ground-cover. |
| Propagation | By semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Grow in well-drained sandy soil in full sun. |
| Pests | Generally pest and disease free. |
| Notable Specimens | Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Leaf Description | Simple, oval, greyish leaves. |
| Flower Description | Five-petalled, saucer-shaped, 4 cm in width, bright yellow, each petal blotched maroon near the base and borne in clusters. |
Photographs
Halimium lasianthum, form, Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Halimium lasianthum, flower buds, Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Halimium lasianthum, flower, Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Halimium lasianthum, flower, Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.