rock rose 'Fire Dragon'
Also known as: Information to be completed
A spreading evergreen shrub to 30cm in height, with narrow grey-green leaves. Flowers single, bright orange-red, redder in centre, borne in late spring and early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- rock rose 'Fire Dragon' (Helianthemum 'Fire Dragon')
- Genus
- Helianthemum
- Family
- Cistaceae
- Information to be completed
- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
- Information to be completed
- Ideal temperature
rock rose 'Fire Dragon' pictures
Distribution of rock rose 'Fire Dragon'
Distribution map
Information to be completed
Information to be completed
Culture
Information to be completed
Toxicity
Information to be completed
Quick identification of rock rose 'Fire Dragon'
Information to be completed
rock rose 'Fire Dragon' care guide
- Water lightly only after soil fully dries, sharp drainage essential
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
- Information to be completed
- Ideal temperature
Watering
Water lightly only after soil fully dries, sharp drainage essential
Fertilizing
FertilizingVery diluted low-strength feed once single time each spring year
Pruning
PruningShorten flowered shoots to about 1.5–2.5 cm from the previous year's growth. Prune after flowering has finished.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in late spring or early summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile, neutral to alkaline, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Suitable for rock garden or the front of a border, or as a groundcover on a sunny bank
People also ask
Information to be completed
Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility
Pests
Generally pest-free
Explore the plant health library →
