basil-leaved rockrose
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H. ocymoides is a bushy, spreading dwarf evergreen shrub with narrowly oval, grey-green leaves and bright yellow flowers to 3cm wide, the petals blotched with deep purple at the base, in early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- basil-leaved rockrose (Halimium ocymoides)
- Genus
- Halimium
- Family
- Cistaceae
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- Toxicity
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- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
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- Foliage
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- Habit
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- Sunlight
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Distribution of basil-leaved rockrose
Distribution map
Iberian Pen., Morocco
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of basil-leaved rockrose
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basil-leaved rockrose care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningPrune lightly as needed to remove unwanted shoots and keep the shrub in shape. Prune in mid- to late spring.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained sandy soil in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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