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Key characteristics

Family: Cistaceae
Height: 6 to 12 inches
Width: 18 to 24 inches
Flower color: Soft pink with yellow centers
Foliage color: Gray-green
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light: Full sun
Water: Low; drought-tolerant
Maintenance: Low; trimming after flowering encourages denser growth and additional blooms
Growing zone: USDA Zones 5 to 8
Wildlife: Attracts bees and other pollinators

Groundcovers

Helianthemum nummularium ‘Wisley Pink’

Wisley Pink Rock Rose

Helianthemum nummularium 'Wisley Pink', commonly known as Wisley Pink Rock Rose, is a delightful perennial that produces soft pink, saucer-shaped flowers with a golden-yellow center. Blooming profusely from late spring through mid-summer, the flowers create a charming carpet of color, especially when planted en masse in rock gardens, borders, or on slopes. Each individual bloom lasts for just a day, but the plant blooms continuously for several weeks, maintaining a vibrant display.

Light

Full sun

Water

Low; drought-tolerant

Bloom time

Late spring to early summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Rock Gardens
Waterwise Gardens
Mediterranean Gardens
Pollinator Gardens

Companion plants

Candytuft · Russian sage · Lilacs · Oregon Grape · Lavender · Red hot poker

Design tip

Plant generous drifts across sunny slopes or rocky terraces where the soft flower color can unify the landscape without overpowering nearby plants. Blend silver foliage, upright accents, and evergreen structure to create a layered composition that remains attractive in every season.

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