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CISTUS x aguilarii 'Maculatus'

Commonly known as Rock rose

White
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Sticky, 3-veined, wavy-margined, bright green leaves to 10cm (4in) long
  • White
    With golden yellow stamens
  • Height
    1.2m (4ft)
  • Spread
    1.2m (4ft)
  • Medium shrub
    Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    Rounded shrub. Produces solitary, usually 5-petalled, flowers
  • 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)
  • Full sun
    Sheltered site.

CISTUS x aguilarii 'Maculatus'

 
Available late spring to early summer 2025 - Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
£14.50 each 
MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ for £12.00 each
Delivery Information Available late spring to early summer 2025
plant size comparison icon 2 to 3 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Pinch back young plants after flowering to encourage bushiness. Replace old, leggy plants as thay do not respond to hard pruning
    Pests & Diseases
    None
    Place of origin
    Southwestern Europe, northern Africa
  • Flower Shape
    Saucer-shaped
    To 8cm (3in) across
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a shrub border
    Coastal / windswept
    Suitable for an open site slightly back from the sea
    Cottage garden
    Suitable for small gardens
    Town garden
  • Hardiness
    Frost hardy (down to -5)
  • Leaf shape
    Lanceolate
    		(see photos above)
  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
  • Wildlife
    Butterfly friendly
    Rabbit Resistant
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Cistus - Growing Guide
1.2m (4ft)
 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
  1.2m (4ft)
  

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