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CISTUS creticus
Commonly known as Rock Rose
Purple to rose flowers with a yellow centre and hairy stems
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Evergreenwavy-margined, deeply veined, mid-green leaves to 7cm (3in) long.
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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
YellowWith yellow centre -
Height1m (39in) -
Spread1m (39in)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Produces flowers in terminal cymes of 2-3
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Full sun
CISTUS creticus
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Additional Features
Good to knowPinch back young plants after flowering to encourage bushiness. Replace old, leggy plants as thay do not respond to hard pruning
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originEastern Mediterranean -
Flower ShapeCup-shapedTo 6cm (2¾in) across
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a shrub borderCoastal / windsweptSuitable for open site, slightly back from the seaSuitable for small gardens
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf shape
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsWell drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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WildlifeButterfly friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Cistus - Growing Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
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Only £7.50
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