Rock Rose,Sun Rose. A small dense bushy shrub with crinkled grey-green leaves and pretty saucer-shaped magenta-pink flowers. Max Height 80cm. Max Spread 75cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Cistus crispus
A small dense bushy shrub with crinkled grey-green leaves and pretty saucer-shaped magenta-pink flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Cistus |
|---|---|
| Species | crispus |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Rock Rose, Sun Rose |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | Poor |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 80cm |
| Family | Cistaceae |
| Spread | 75cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | grey, green |
| Flowers From | June, 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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| Maintenance | |
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