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Which are the best rock garden shrubs?

Helianthemum.

The Rock Roses are evergreen, spreading, with a long flowering period. May-August.
Must have full sun and poor, free-draining soil. Hardy, but can be damaged in severe winters.
Good varieties are:
Helianthemum "Ben Hope": Red 9"Tall.
Helianthemum "Ben Affleck": Orangy-Pink 12"tall.(named after the Scottish Mountain, not the actor!).
Helianthemum "Ben Nevis": Orange. 9"Tall
Helianthemum "Ben More": Coppery orange. 12 tall.
Helianthemum " The Bride": White. 12" tall.
Helianthemum "Raspberry Ripple": White and red blooms. 8"tall.
Helianthemum "Wisley Primrose" Soft yellow 9"tall.

   

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