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Stunning bi-colored pink and dark pink flowers make 'Ben Ledi' a standout evergreen groundcover. The plant has glossy, deep green foliage and blooms in late spring. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric).
Zones
4 - 9
Advantages
Bee Friendly
Attract Butterflies
Deer Resistant
Groundcover
Evergreen
Low Maintenance
Good For Cut Flowers
Good For Containers
Good Rockgarden Or Alpine Plant
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Water Tolerance
Low-Water
Mature Height
10-12" tall
Mature Spread
15-18" wide
Bloom Time
Late spring to early summer
Shipping Details
Now shipping to zone 10. Other zones shipping soon. Learn More…
SKU
HC017915
USDA Hardiness Planting Zones
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low
temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will
survive the winter temperatures in your area.
If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack
of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
10-12" tall x 15-18" wide. Stunning bi-colored pink and dark pink flowers make 'Ben Ledi' a standout evergreen groundcover. The plant has glossy, deep green foliage and blooms in late spring-early summer. Low fertility, well drained soil. Cannot tolerate foot traffic.
More Information
Associated SKUs
HC017915 HC014584 (Plant - 2.5" Pot) - Out of stock. HC017922 (Plant - 5" Deep Pot)
Common Name
Ben Ledi Rock Rose
Botanical Name
Helianthemum Ben Ledi
Zones
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Flower Color
Pink
Mature Height
10-12" tall
Mature Spread
15-18" wide
Bloom Time
Late spring to early summer
Ships As
Potted Plant
Evergreen Foliage
Yes
Soil Type
Low Fertility Soil, Well-Drained Soil
Soil Moisture
Waterwise
Advantages
Bee Friendly, Attract Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Groundcover, Evergreen, Low Maintenance, Good For Cut Flowers, Good For Containers, Good Rockgarden Or Alpine Plant
Ideal Region
Anywhere In The US, Northeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest
Helianthemum (Rock Rose or Sunrose) are a showy genus of evergreen perennials native to the Old World (Europe and western Asia).
Preferred growing conditions:
Plant in infertile (lean), fast-draining soils. They particularly like alkaline limestone soils. Not suitable for clay soils.
Enjoys full sun to partial shade exposure.
Water transplants regularly for the first growing season and provide drier conditions once established.
Helianthemum are profuse bloomers that don't require deadheading.
Fertilize lightly in the fall with a half and half mix of Yum Yum Mix and good quality compost applied as a top dressing around the plant.
Special Comments:
Helianthemum do best with afternoon shade in the western US to protect the evergreen foliage from being scorched by bright winter sun.
In winter, cover with evergreen boughs to provide shade and protection from drying winter winds.
Shear lightly after flowering is finished to encourage new growth and maintain a tidy habit.
View more Planting Guides, or download our complete Planting Guide for tips on caring for your plants when you receive your order, as well as planting instructions for Perennials, Spring-Planted Bulbs, Fall-Planted Bulbs, Cacti & Succulents, Xeric Plants and more.
Shipping
Zone
Shipping Status
Zone 2
Shipping begins the week of May 15th, 2023
Zone 3
Shipping begins the week of May 15th, 2023
Zone 4
Shipping begins the week of May 15th, 2023
Zone 5
Shipping begins the week of May 1st, 2023
Zone 6
Shipping begins the week of April 17th, 2023
Zone 7
Shipping begins the week of April 3rd, 2023
Zone 8
Shipping begins the week of April 3rd, 2023
Zone 9
Shipping begins the week of April 3rd, 2023
Zone 10
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