Product description
Helianthemum Raspberry Ripple is a striking rock rose heavily utilised as a vibrant, high-contrast focal point in dry borders. It is a sprawling, mat-forming evergreen that pushes out a massive volume of bicoloured blooms, featuring petals heavily splashed with both crimson-red and clean white, sitting above silvery-green foliage.
Force it to survive on pure grit, sand, or poor topsoil in direct sunlight, and completely ignore it with the watering can once it has rooted. It is genetically hardwired to survive intense heat and drought, so plant it draping over a hot stone wall or the edge of a raised alpine trough for the best visual effect.
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.
Rock Rose
Helianthemum 'Raspberry Ripple'
Helianthemum 'Raspberry Ripple'
Product description
Helianthemum Raspberry Ripple is a striking rock rose heavily utilised as a vibrant, high-contrast focal point in dry borders. It is a sprawling, mat-forming evergreen that pushes out a massive volume of bicoloured blooms, featuring petals heavily splashed with both crimson-red and clean white, sitting above silvery-green foliage.
Force it to survive on pure grit, sand, or poor topsoil in direct sunlight, and completely ignore it with the watering can once it has rooted. It is genetically hardwired to survive intense heat and drought, so plant it draping over a hot stone wall or the edge of a raised alpine trough for the best visual effect.
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
Plant Helianthemum Raspberry Ripple alongside solid-coloured flowers to allow the striking, bi-coloured crimson and white petals to act as a highly visible focal point.
How to Water
Completely ignore Helianthemum Raspberry Ripple with the watering can once it has successfully rooted into the dirt. It is genetically hardwired to survive intense heat and will rapidly turn to mush if forced to sit in damp soil. Only offer supplemental water in the absolute most extreme, prolonged drought conditions.
How to Plant
Settle Helianthemum Raspberry Ripple into a fully exposed, sunny spot utilising extremely gritty, loose soil. Firm the root ball in securely, making sure the woody base is not smothered by surrounding heavy earth. Keep it well away from thirsty, leafy neighbours that might accidentally trap stagnant moisture around its roots.
