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    x HALIMIOCISTUS
    x HALIMIOCISTUS
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    x HALIMIOCISTUS

    (Cistus) - All Flower MAY-JUN

    Hybrid genus of evergreen shrubs with flowers that resemble rock roses. They are crosses between Cistus and Halimium and are found in hot, dry soils from Portugal to France where the parent species overlap.

    Recommended for the base of a sunny wall or large rock garden.

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    • Good to know
      Less hardy if grown in shade or very fertile soil.
    • Place of origin
      Portugal to France (Cevennes)
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Evergreen
    • Dwarf shrub
      Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
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    varieties
    x HALIMIOCISTUS 'Ingwersenii'
    Dwarf spreading shrub with pure white flowers borne on semi-procumbent stems
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £15.00
    Unavailable
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    x HALIMIOCISTUS sahucii
    A fully hardy low spreading shrub with pure white flowers which can go on from May to September
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £15.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    x HALIMIOCISTUS wintonensis 'Merrist Wood Cream'
    Pale creamy yellow with maroon band
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £15.00
    Available from July 2026
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
    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. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
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