CISTUS crispus

Pink-purple

Evergreen
Oblong to elliptic, grey-green leaves to 4cm (1½in) long, deeply veined and wavy margined
Height
60cm (24in)
Spread
90cm (36in)
Dwarf shrub
Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.

Rounded, bushy shrub. Produces terminal cymesof 2-5, 5-petalled flowers to 6cm (2½in) across with yellow stamens
Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy 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

£14.50 each

MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ for £12.00 each

Normally 3 - 5 days

Additional Features

	Good to know	Pinch back young plants after flowering to encourage bushiness.. Replace old, leggy plants as they do not respond to hard pruning
	Pests & Diseases	Trouble free
	Place of origin	Western Mediterranean

Flower Shape

Bowl-shaped

Garden Location/Conditions

	Border	Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
	Coastal / windswept	Suitable for an open site slightly back from the sea
	Rockery (inc alpine)
	Suitable for small gardens