Rock Rose,Sun Rose. A dense bushy shrub with, wavy edged, deeply veined, mid-green leaves, and pretty saucer-shaped, purple-pink flowers, with yellow stamens. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers May to August. Full Sun. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Cistus incanus ssp. creticus
A dense bushy shrub with, wavy edged, deeply veined, mid-green leaves, and pretty saucer-shaped, purple-pink flowers, with yellow stamens.
Additional information
| Generic | Cistus |
|---|---|
| Species | incanus |
| Varietry | ssp. creticus |
| Common Name | Rock Rose, Sun Rose |
| Flower Colour | Purple, Pink |
| Soil | Poor |
| Aspect | Full Sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1m |
| Family | Cistaceae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Flowers From | May, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered Site |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
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