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x HALIMIOCISTUS wintonensis 'Merrist Wood Cream'
Pale creamy yellow with maroon band
Further Reading....
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EvergreenWhite-woolly, grey-green leaves to 5cm (2in) long.
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YellowPale creamy yellow -
Height60cm (24in) -
Spread90cm (36in)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Spreading shrub. Produces flowers in umbel-like cymes
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Hardy - average winterHardy 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)Borderline -
Against a wall
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Full sunShelter from cold drying winds.
x HALIMIOCISTUS wintonensis 'Merrist Wood Cream'
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originGarden origin. Merrist Wood Hort. College, Surrey, UK.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Flower ShapeSaucer-shaped5cm (2in) acrossSingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous borderSuitable for small gardens
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HardinessFully hardyBorderline
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Lanceolate
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Pruning group
Pruning group 6Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFree draining sandy soilPoor to moderately fertile soil.
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x Halimiocistus - Growing Guide
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60cm (24in)
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