Helianthemum gonzalezferreri
Care, watering, light and tips for Helianthemum gonzalezferreri on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Cistaceae
- Difficulty: Demanding
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
About Helianthemum gonzalezferreri
Helianthemum gonzalezferreri, known as Famara rockrose, is a small, evergreen shrub endemic to Lanzarote, valued for its delicate yellow flowers that contrast with its grayish foliage. Its compact habit and resilience make it ideal for rock gardens, xeriscaping, and as an ornamental potted plant, adding a wild and Mediterranean touch to the landscape.
Native range
Canary Islands (Spain)
Care tips
This rockrose thrives in full sun for abundant flowering and compact growth. It requires very moderate watering, allowing the substrate to dry out completely between waterings, as it is extremely drought-tolerant. Use a well-drained, sandy or stony substrate, avoiding clay soils and waterlogging at all costs, which is its main enemy.
How to save a dying Helianthemum gonzalezferreri
- Warning signs
- Wilted, dry or yellowing leaves, leaf drop, soft stems.
- First aid
- Remove dead leaves, check drainage, reduce watering if waterlogged, increase if dry.
- What kills it
- Overwatering and poor drainage; it does not tolerate waterlogging.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if you act quickly and correct watering and drainage. It's resilient.