CISTUS x purpureus

Rosy-crimson flowers with a maroon blotch at the base

Pot size 2 to 3 Litre

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Plant Details

Flowering

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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.
Evergreen
Narrowly-oblong, lance-shaped, dark-green leaves to 5cm (2in) long.
Red
Rosy crimson
Striped, Veined or Multicoloured
Cup-shaped
To 7cm (3in) across
Frost hardy (down to -5)
Lanceolate
Obovate
Height
1m (39in)
Spread
1m (39in)
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, in terminal cymes of 3.
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
Butterfly friendly
Rabbit Resistant

Mature Size

1m (39in)
	1m (39in)

Planting Tips and Care Advice

Garden Location/Conditions

Border

Suitable for a shrub border

Coastal / windswept

Suitable for open site, slightly back from the sea

Cottage garden

Suitable for small gardens

Town garden
Soil Conditions

Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil

Generally lime tolerant, but can become chlorotic on chalky soils.
Sun Requirements

Full sun

Sheltered site.