Helianthemum ‘Wisley Pink’ – A Carpet of Cheerful Colour

The Helianthemum ‘Wisley Pink’, also known as a rock rose, is a charming evergreen perennial that delivers an abundance of colour through late spring and early summer. This variety is prized for its soft, rosy-pink blooms with golden-yellow centres, carried in clusters over neat mats of grey-green foliage. Compact and spreading, it is a perfect groundcover plant, adding cheer to borders, rockeries, and containers.

Flowering generously from May to July, ‘Wisley Pink’ creates a vibrant carpet effect that’s both low-maintenance and eye-catching. It’s an excellent choice for sunny spots, thriving even in poor or stony soils, and is particularly well-suited to Mediterranean-style planting schemes.

General Information

Helianthemums are sun-loving perennials native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean, admired for their profusion of blooms and their ability to thrive in dry, sunny conditions. ‘Wisley Pink’ is one of the most popular cultivars, offering soft colour and reliable performance.

• Habit: Low-growing, mat-forming evergreen perennial.

• Height & spread: Typically grows 20–30cm tall and spreads up to 60cm wide.

• Foliage: Narrow, grey-green leaves provide year-round groundcover.

• Flowers: Saucer-shaped, bright pink blooms with a sunny yellow eye.

• Flowering season: May to July, with a profuse display of flowers.

• Position: Thrives in full sun; needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight for best flowering.

• Soil: Well-drained, sandy or stony soil; tolerates poor soils but dislikes waterlogging.

• Hardiness: Fully hardy in the UK and Ireland.

• Uses: Perfect for rockeries, gravel gardens, the front of borders, containers, and walls or slopes.

The combination of evergreen foliage and seasonal flowering ensures year-round appeal in both small and large gardens.

Care Guide

Helianthemum ‘Wisley Pink’ is easy to grow and thrives in sunny, free-draining sites.

Planting

• When to plant: Best in spring or early autumn.

• Depth & spacing: Plant at the same depth as in the pot; space 30–40cm apart to allow spreading.

• Preparation: Improve drainage by adding grit or sand if planting in heavy soil.

• Containers: Excellent in pots or troughs – use a gritty, free-draining compost.

Watering & Feeding

• Water regularly after planting until established.

• Once mature, it is drought-tolerant and only requires occasional watering in prolonged dry spells.

• Feed with a balanced, slow-release fertiliser in spring to encourage strong growth and flowering.

Pruning & Maintenance

• Lightly trim back after flowering to maintain compact growth and encourage a second flush of blooms.

• Avoid cutting into old woody stems, as these may not regrow.

• Remove dead or damaged foliage in spring for a tidy appearance.

• Divide or replace older clumps every 4–5 years if they become woody or sparse.

Protection

• Fully hardy, though may benefit from shelter in very exposed sites.

• Ensure excellent drainage in winter to prevent root rot.

• Generally pest- and disease-free, making it a very reliable choice.

Why Choose Helianthemum ‘Wisley Pink’?

This sun-loving groundcover perennial brings effortless charm and resilience to gardens.

• Masses of blooms: Bright pink flowers smother the plant in late spring.

• Compact habit: Spreading form covers bare soil and suppresses weeds.

• Evergreen foliage: Provides structure and groundcover year-round.

• Low-maintenance: Hardy, drought-tolerant, and easy to grow.

• Versatile: Perfect for borders, containers, rockeries, or Mediterranean planting.

The Helianthemum ‘Wisley Pink’ is an outstanding perennial for gardeners who want bright colour, evergreen presence, and reliability. Whether used to soften a sunny border, cascade over walls, or provide cheerful groundcover in a gravel garden, it will reward you year after year with minimal care.

• Size
  2L

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