The Plants
Cistus x hybridus
rock rose

£12.00
This lovely, bushy, white rock rose is one of the hardiest, compact varieties. It bears masses of papery, white flowers with yellow centres from June to July Ideal for a large, patio container or a sunny, shrub border, it does however require protection from harsh ,north or east winds.
Type
- Shrubs
Foliage: Evergreen
Hardiness: Hardy
Vigour: Medium growing
Uses
- Beds and borders
- Cottage style garden
- Gravel garden
- Mediterranean style garden
Special features
- Low maintenance
- Drought tolerant
- Evergreen
Care instructions
Grow in poor, moderately fertile soil in full sun. Generally lime-tolerant but may become chlorotic on very chalky soils. It does not respond well to pruning. Old leggy plants are best replaced.
Dimensions
Size: Small
Pot size: 3 litre
Eventual height: 90cm
Eventual spread: 90cm
Positions
- Sun
Aspects
- South
Special conditions
- Coastal