Helianthemum cinereum
Care, watering, light and tips for Helianthemum cinereum on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Cistaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 14 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
About Helianthemum cinereum
Helianthemum cinereum, known as devätorník popolavý, is a low-growing perennial subshrub, valued for its bright yellow flowers that stand out against its greyish foliage. It is ideal for rock gardens, gravel gardens, or as groundcover in sunny, dry areas, where it adds a Mediterranean touch. Its compact habit and hardiness make it perfect for low-maintenance landscapes.
Native range
Western and Central Mediterranean region
Care tips
It requires full sun for abundant flowering and optimal development. Watering should be sparse once established, as it tolerates drought well; overwatering is its main enemy. It prefers well-drained, sandy or stony soils with low organic matter content. Avoid heavy soils and constant root moisture to prevent rot.