Frostweed Helianthemum 'The Bride' 5-10 pot P9

Size: Potmaat leidend

5-10cm

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Pot 9x9 cm (P9)

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Available from: 03/02/2025

Number of m2

Nr. of plants

3.35

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Benefits according to our specialist

Plantable year-round
Rich flowering
Easy plant

Plant features
Description
Planting and care
Packaging and shipping

Genus
Helianthemum (view all varieties)

Root type
Pot

Pot size
9x9 cm (P9)

Flowering months
June, July

Leaf colour
Yellow, White

Possibilities
Border, Group planting, Edge planting

Soil type
All soil types, well-drained

Positioning
Semi-shade, Sun

Winter hardiness
-9,4°C / -3,9°C, USDA zone 8b/9a

Fruit-bearing plants
No

Water needs
Average water

Number of plants per m²
9

Evergreen plants
No

Leaf colour
Grey, Green

Fragrant plants
No

Growth habit
Creeping wide-spreading growth habit

Height at time of delivery excluding pot/clod
5-10

Mature height (cm)
25

Art. no.
1000569

Description

Helianthemum 'The Bride' | Frostweed

Discover the delightful charm of Helianthemum 'The Bride', commonly known as frostweed, a low-growing evergreen with a unique, creeping growth habit. This delightful plant is a popular choice for gardeners looking to add texture and color to borders, group plantings, or edges. Its silvery-grey foliage and creamy yellow flowers bring a bright splash of color to any garden setting.

Key Features

The Helianthemum family is known for its hardy, sun-loving nature, and 'The Bride' is no exception. Here are its standout features:

Flowering abundantly in June and July, it boasts a stunning display of yellow and white blooms that can enliven any garden space.
The plant thrives in well-drained soil and can adapt to various soil types, making it a versatile addition to your landscape.
'The Bride' enjoys sunny to partially shaded locations, ensuring it will flourish in a range of garden spots.
With an ultimate height of 25 cm, this Helianthemum variety maintains a compact form, ideal for lower layers in garden designs.
Evergreen foliage in shades of grey and silver provides year-round interest, even outside the flowering season.

Tips

Propagation of 'The Bride' can be carried out with softwood cuttings in the spring to early summer. This is when the shoots are most flexible and likely to root successfully.
While drought-resistant, 'The Bride' does not fare well in prolonged dry conditions. Ensure that it receives an average amount of water to keep it healthy.
Prune after flowering to encourage a dense growth form and to maintain the desired shape within your garden design. This also helps to stimulate the next year's growth for a beautiful recurring bloom.

Ideal placement of a Helianthemum 'The Bride'

Helianthemum 'The Bride' flourishes in a location with full sun to partial shade, with a preference for a bright spot that encourages abundant flowering. It is adaptable to various soil types, provided they offer good drainage. The plant's creeping, widespread growth habit makes it an excellent choice for border fronts or edge plantings, where its silvery-grey foliage and cream to yellow blooms can be showcased from late spring to summer. To maintain its compact form and enhance flowering, positioning in a sun-drenched area is ideal, ensuring the plant receives the warmth and light it needs.

How do I plant a Helianthemum 'The Bride'?

To ensure Helianthemum 'The Bride' thrives, plant it in a location where it receives full sun to partial shade. Ideal planting can be done in any well-drained soil, accommodating its adaptable nature. When planting, space the pots adequately apart, allowing room for the plant's creeping growth habit to form a full, natural carpet. After placing the plant in the ground, water it thoroughly to settle the soil around the root ball and encourage establishment. Regular watering is required, particularly during dry spells, to maintain average moisture levels conducive to the plant's health and flower production.

Pruning a Helianthemum 'The Bride'

To encourage robust growth and maintain the shape of Helianthemum 'The Bride', light pruning is beneficial. Prune immediately after the blooming period in July to help stimulate the next year's blooms, as this species produces flowers on both old and new wood. Snipping away spent flowers and lightly shaping the plant will promote a compact and healthy form. Avoid heavy pruning; instead, focus on removing only the necessary parts to preserve the plant's natural creeping, widespread growth habit.

Watering a Helianthemum 'The Bride'

Helianthemum hybride 'The Bride' thrives with consistent moisture, particularly during the active growing and blooming season of spring and summer. To ensure this plant receives adequate hydration, water it deeply to encourage a strong root system, allowing the soil to dry slightly between watering sessions. This practice helps to prevent the soil from becoming waterlogged while ensuring the plant's water needs are met. During the hotter months, extra attention to watering may be necessary, especially for plants situated in full sun.

Fertilising a Helianthemum 'The Bride'

To ensure the Helianthemum 'The Bride' thrives and produces its charming yellow and white flowers, a balanced approach to nutrition is essential. Fertilize this species at the start of the growing season, ideally in early spring. A slow-release granular fertilizer is suitable, providing steady nutrients as the plant emerges from dormancy and prepares for its flowering period in June and July.

Apply the fertilizer according to the product's instructions, taking care to distribute it evenly around the base of the plant without directly contacting the foliage or stems to prevent potential burn. Given its creeping, widespread growth habit, this timely feeding will support the plant's development, encouraging lush, silvery-grey foliage and a robust floral display. Annual fertilization will complement the average water needs and adaptability to various well-drained soils, promoting overall plant vigor.

The characteristics of a Helianthemum 'The Bride'

An often overlooked aspect of Helianthemum 'The Bride' is its adaptability to various soil types, provided they offer good drainage. This versatility makes it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking resilient landscaping options. Additionally, its silvery foliage provides a beautiful contrast in rockeries or as a groundcover, creating a stunning visual effect throughout the year. Remember to allow the soil to dry between watering sessions to maintain the plant's optimal health and vigor.

What will be the height of Helianthemum 'The Bride'?

Helianthemum 'The Bride' typically grows to a height ranging from 10 to 50 centimeters.

What will be the width of Helianthemum 'The Bride'?

Helianthemum 'The Bride' typically achieves a spread ranging from 10 to 50 centimeters at its full maturity.

Which soil type is most suitable for the Helianthemum 'The Bride'?

Helianthemum 'The Bride' is adaptable to various soil types, but it thrives best in well-drained soil conditions. Ensuring proper drainage will help create an ideal environment for the optimal growth of this plant.

What is the ideal positioning for the Helianthemum 'The Bride'?

The ideal location for Helianthemum 'The Bride' is a place where it can receive ample sunlight, as well as partial shade. This plant thrives best in an environment where it can benefit from direct sunlight and also experience some relief from the sun through partial shade.

What is the flowering colour of the Helianthemum 'The Bride'?

The flowers of Helianthemum 'The Bride' display a delightful combination of yellow and white, adding a charming and bright touch to the plant.

Is the Helianthemum 'The Bride' hardy?

Helianthemum 'The Bride' is considered winter hardy, able to endure temperatures ranging from -9.4°C to -3.9°C. It is categorized within the USDA hardiness zones 8b to 9a, indicating its capability to withstand moderate winter conditions. Therefore, Helianthemum 'The Bride' is suitable for regions with relatively milder winters.

Is the Helianthemum 'The Bride' evergreen?

Helianthemum 'The Bride' is not an evergreen plant. Instead, it is a deciduous plant, meaning it sheds its leaves during a certain period of the year and regrows them in the following season.

What is the growth strength of the Helianthemum 'The Bride'?

Helianthemum 'The Bride' takes approximately 5 to 10 years to reach its ultimate height, signifying a gradual yet steady growth pattern over a moderate period of time.

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