Tuberaria guttata

RHS Plant Profile
spotted rock rose
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Other common names

spotted sun rose

Synonyms

Helianthemum guttatum

Annual Biennial

Found in a few scattered coastal locations, this native annual has leafy stems up to 30cm long, upright or sprawling, developing from a basal rosette. Striking, bowl-shaped, yellow flowers, with a variable red-brown blotch at the base of each petal, develop in late spring and early summer

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Size

Time to Maturity
1 year

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
Drought Resistance
Yes

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Cistaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
Yes
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Tufted
Genus
A genus of around 12 species of annual and perennial flowering plants, native to southern and western Europe and found in dry, stony areas in coastal locations. The dark green leaves form rosettes and yellow, five-petalled flowers with dark red blotches appear in summer
Name Status
Correct

How to Grow

Cultivation

Naturally found on dry, sparsely covered ground near the sea. Needs well-drained, acid to neutral soil in a sunny spot

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Rock garden
  • Banks and slopes

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free