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CISTUS x corbariensis
Commonly known as Rock rose
Pure white
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Good to know
Syn. C x hybridus. Drought tolerant and easily maintained. Replace old, leggy plants as they do not respond to pruning.Wildlife plant - insects, butterflies. -
Pests & Diseases
None. -
Place of origin
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Evergreenwavy-margined, dark-green leaves to 5cm (2in) long.
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White
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Cup-shaped4cm (1½in) across
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Coastal / windsweptSuitable for an open site slightly back from the sea
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Cottage garden
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Ovate
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Height
1m (39in) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightBushy habit.Flowers are carried singly or in terminal cymes of 2-3, open from red buds. Flowers have yellow centres and stamens.
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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) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soilGenerally lime tolerant, but can become chlorotic on chalky soils.
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Full sun
Sheltered site. -
Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1m (39in)
1.5m (5ft)
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