One of the plants I expected to see everywhere in gardens when I came to Rome was some form(s) of helianthemum. Like Crocosmia they are nowhere to be seen. A search on the forum throws up only 3 entries. So, in Italy, Umbrian has some in her garden and references to Greece come up too. Are they grown in everybody's gardens and are too common to be worthy of mention or is it that they cannot take the heat? I have just brought back from Leeds UK H"Henfield Brilliant", H"ben fhada" and H"bunbury". the fact that other varieties have thrived in my sister's garden in Leeds does not bode well for their survival in Rome. Does anybody have tips for helping them survive the summer heat? The internet sites I have looked at so far suggest full sun or morning sun. The latter may be better in full-on Mediterranean heat.
I did try on my old balcony a few years ago but the plants didn't survive the year in pots. Now I have some open soil in full sun or shade and am hoping for a little more success this time round.