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CISTUS x purpureus
Commonly known as Rock rose
Rosy-crimson flowers with a maroon blotch at the base
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Evergreen - narrowly-oblong, lance-shaped, dark-green leaves to 5cm (2in) long.
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Red - rosy crimson -
Striped, Veined or Multicoloured
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Height - 1m (3ft) -
Spread - 1m (3ft)
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Dwarf shrub - Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions. - rounded shrub with sticky, upright, red-flushed shoots. Flowers are crinkled, 7cm (3in) across, in terminal cymes of 3.
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Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Full sun - sheltered site. -
Additional Features - Good to know - wildlife plant - insects, butterflies. Pinch back after flowering to maintain shape. Never prune hard. -
Pests & Diseases - none. -
Place of origin - southern Europe. -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Soil Conditions - Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil - generally lime tolerant, but can become chlorotic on chalky soils.
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Wildlife - Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Cistus - Growing Guide
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Buy Varieties of CISTUS x purpureus
CISTUS x purpureus 'Alan Fradd' >
Commonly known as: Rock rose.
White flowers with red marks at the base of each petal. Often has some flowers which revert in part to rosy-crimson
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