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.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Cistus |
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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 |
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Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | Sheltered Site |
Hardiness | Frost hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border |
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