Product description
Helianthemum Lawrenson's Pink is a true woody sub-shrub native to the Mediterranean. It forms a permanent, dense evergreen mound of muted grey-green foliage that aggressively sprawls outward, covering itself entirely in warm, coppery-pink or salmon-pink saucer-shaped flowers that are absolutely packed with pollen.
Wedge it into a baking hot, sun-drenched position using poor, fast-draining chalky or sandy dirt, as it thrives on arid heat and will rot if watered regularly. To stop the woody centre from becoming hopelessly bare and leggy, you must ruthlessly shear the entire mound back by half immediately after it finishes blooming.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
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Helianthemum 'Lawrenson's Pink'
Helianthemum 'Lawrenson's Pink'
Product description
Helianthemum Lawrenson's Pink is a true woody sub-shrub native to the Mediterranean. It forms a permanent, dense evergreen mound of muted grey-green foliage that aggressively sprawls outward, covering itself entirely in warm, coppery-pink or salmon-pink saucer-shaped flowers that are absolutely packed with pollen.
Wedge it into a baking hot, sun-drenched position using poor, fast-draining chalky or sandy dirt, as it thrives on arid heat and will rot if watered regularly. To stop the woody centre from becoming hopelessly bare and leggy, you must ruthlessly shear the entire mound back by half immediately after it finishes blooming.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Give your plants the best start
Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Take a pair of sharp shears and ruthlessly cut Helianthemum Lawrenson's Pink back by half immediately after it finishes blooming to maintain a tight, dense structure.
How to Water
Strictly enforce a dry-dirt policy once the roots have taken hold, as Helianthemum Lawrenson's Pink thrives in arid conditions. Overwatering is a guaranteed death sentence that will cause the foliage to quickly rot and drop. Only provide a drink if the soil has been bone-dry for weeks and the plant physically looks distressed.
How to Plant
Plant Helianthemum Lawrenson's Pink in a baking hot, sun-drenched position using poor, fast-draining chalky or sandy dirt. Ensure the crown sits flush with the soil, and never amend the hole with rich compost, which encourages weak, straggly growth. Position them right at the front edge of the border or draping heavily over a hot stone wall.
