Halimium umbellatum (umbel-flowered sun rose)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cistaceae |
| Genus | Halimium |
| Species | umbellatum |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to the Mediterranean. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-10) - (-5) |
| Temperature (°F) | 14 - 23 |
| Height | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Spread | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A small evergreen shrub with a low spreading habit with White flowers that bloom in summer. |
| Shape | Bushy, columnar. |
| Landscape | Can be grown on a bank or as a ground-cover. |
| Propagation | Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Grow in well-drained sandy soil in full sun. |
| Pests | Susceptible to honey fungus. |
| Notable Specimens | Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. |
| Habitat | Naturally found along banks and slopes near water. |
Photographs
Halimium umbellatum, form. Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. 15/10/2019.
Halimium umbellatum, leaf. Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. 15/10/2019.
Halimium umbellatum, flower. Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. 15/10/2019.