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Cistus Laurifolius - Rock Rose

Cistus Laurifolius - Rock Rose

Type Shrub, Ground cover, Container-friendly, Evergreen
Size Medium Border (50-100cm height)
Form Spreading
Colours Medium green Foliage, White Flowers (Summer)
Care Some maintenance required
Hardiness Half hardy
Growth Medium growing

Cultivation tips: No other flowering shrub will tolerate such tough dry conditions yet continue to produce blossom for so long and with such impact. Cistus requires a hot dry location away from the wet and cold damaging winds if it to live out its short life to best effect; it despises wet heavy soils - but will flourish on poor well drained soils, especially chalky soils. Prune dead wood in spring - avoid heavy pruning - preferring to trim to shape. Ideal planted alone or in drifts on hot sunny bank.
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