Sun Rose Ben Mohr

An eye-catching and hardy evergreen dwarf shrub, this vibrant Sun/Rock Rose is highly prized for introducing a rich, glowing warmth to sunny garden spaces. Part of the legendary Scottish-bred "Ben" series, 'Ben Mohr' is a robust and energetic performer that forms a low, dense, spreading cushion of small, linear, deep-green foliage. The glossy dark leaves provide the perfect high-contrast backdrop, remaining neat and highly attractive through every season of the year. From late Spring through to mid-summer, the plant is absolutely smothered in a dense, blanket-like profusion of single, saucer-shaped blossoms. The flowers are a striking, rich coppery-orange, beautifully accented by a bright, sunny golden-yellow centre. These paper-thin blooms open wide to greet the morning sun, creating a lively haven for bees, butterflies, and other essential garden pollinators. This resilient Mediterranean-style native is beautifully adapted to challenging, dry spots and is highly drought-tolerant once established. Shearing the foliage back by about a third immediately after the main summer flowering maintains a tidy, compact habit and successfully encourages a welcome secondary flush of warm orange blossoms later in the season.

Site: Tolerates highly exposure including coastal exposure, standing up to dry, salty winds and breezy hillside banks with ease.
Soil: Any light, well-drained soil
Position: Full sun. Rock gardens, gravel beds, dry-stone walls, edges of sunny pathways, or terracotta patio pots.
Season of interest: Evergreen foliage, flowers from May-July, and can repeat in August. 
Hardiness: Fairly hardy (-5 to -10ºC)
Height: 6-8” (15-20cm)  Spread: 12-18” (30-45cm)