Common Gum Cistus. A dense bushy shrub with dark green leaves and pretty saucer-shaped white flowers with crimson marks in mid-summer. Max Height 1.5m. Max Spread 1.5m. Flowers July to August. Full sun. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Cistus ladanifer
A dense bushy shrub with dark green leaves and pretty saucer-shaped white flowers with crimson marks in mid-summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Cistus |
|---|---|
| Species | ladanifer |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Common Gum Cistus |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Poor |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.5m |
| Family | Cistaceae |
| Spread | 1.5m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | July, 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 | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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