How to Grow and Care for Fumana

Fumana is generally easy to care for, thriving best in well-drained, sandy soils and full sun exposure. Regular watering during the growing season is essential, though the plant is drought-tolerant once established. A key special care point is to ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal issues. Minimal pruning is required, mainly to remove dead or damaged growth, making fumana a low-maintenance addition to your garden.

Watering schedule: Every 2-3 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Fumana

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 2-3 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	6-7

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Types of Fumana

Thyme-leaved rockrose

The thyme-leaved rockrose is a dwarf shrub that grows to heights of 30 to 50 cm . The shoot axes are ascending or upright. The needle-like leaves are arranged at least up to the middle, which is typical for this species.

Sillerilla

It has stems up to 30 cm high, with pubescent-glandular branches. Leaves frequently in axillary groups, alternating in the upper part, linear, mucronate, frequently ciliated in the margin, with short glandular hairs all over its surface. Solitary flowers or on peaks with 2-3 flowers.

Common fumana

Common fumana is an evergreen dwarf shrub that reaches stature heights of 10 to 20 cm . The shoot axes are lying down or ascending and glandless. The leaves are needle-shaped with a length of rarely 4 mm to mostly 1 to 1.8 cm and a width of 0.5 to 0.2 mm . Stipules are not available.

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