Rock rose ‘Fire Dragon’ (Helianthemum ‘Fire Dragon’)
Rock rose ‘Fire Dragon’ (Helianthemum ‘Fire Dragon’) is a shrub that can grow 10cm – 50cm tall and 10cm – 50cm wide. In this growing guide we’ll learn the cultivation details and how to plant Rock rose ‘Fire Dragon’ (Helianthemum ‘Fire Dragon’).
This plant is commonly known as rock rose ‘Fire Dragon’.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
In this article
Plant profile
Common name: rock rose ‘Fire Dragon’
Scientific name: Helianthemum ‘Fire Dragon’
Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Height: 10cm – 50cm
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Informal Garden, Patio & Container Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Ground Cover
Other characteristics: RHS Award of Garden Merit
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
How to plant Rock rose ‘Fire Dragon’ (Helianthemum ‘Fire Dragon’) – Photo by and (c)2008 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man). Co-attribution must be given to the Chanticleer Garden., CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Shrubs are fundamental elements in any garden.
They add color and interest throughout the seasons with their wide variety of flowers, foliage, fruits, trunks and stems.
Whatever the size or style of your garden, the permanent woody structure or the foliage of evergreen shrubs will give the space shape and dimension.
Other types of Helianthemum to consider:
See all Helianthemum
How to plant
In this section we will learn how to plant Rock rose ‘Fire Dragon’ (Helianthemum ‘Fire Dragon’), know its needs in terms of soil, watering and sun exposure.
Soil
Rock rose ‘Fire Dragon’ (Helianthemum ‘Fire Dragon’) is a plant that adapts to all types of soils, chalk, clay, loam or sand.
-
The chalky soil is pale and contains chunks of calcium-rich rock. It is a fertile and well-draining soil, almost always alkaline.
-
Clay soil is composed of more than 25 percent clay particles. These particles have a high moisture holding capacity and the soil is heavy to dig and can be waterlogged in winter (dry in summer).
-
The loam soil is dark, rich in organic matter but balanced in minerals. It offers the best of all worlds, retaining enough water for the plants, but allowing excess moisture to drain away. This is the most desired type of garden soil, perfect for most plants.
-
Sandy soil is light, porous and very easy to drain. It is a soil poor in organic matter and nutrients. It is composed of relatively large mineral particles that allow water to drain quickly.
As for pH, it is a plant that grows ideally in soils with pH alkaline or neutral.
Regarding drainage, Helianthemum ‘Fire Dragon’ likes to grow in well drained soil.
Sunlight
Rock rose ‘Fire Dragon’ (Helianthemum ‘Fire Dragon’) should be grown in full sun places.
Cultivation profiles – Growing Rock rose ‘Fire Dragon’ (Helianthemum ‘Fire Dragon’) – Photo by and (c)2008 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man). Co-attribution must be given to the Chanticleer Garden., CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
.jpg){kind=link}
_Plant.jpg){kind=link}