CISTUS x obtusifolius 'Thrive'
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CISTUS x obtusifolius 'Thrive'
Commonly known as Rock rose
Tough, evergreen shrub with yellow-centred white flowers
£14.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ for £12.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
C. inflatus x C. salvifolius. Pinch back young plants after flowering to encourage a bushy habit -
Pests & Diseases
Trouble free -
Place of origin
France, Spain, Portugal -
EvergreenOvate to oblong, rough-surfaced, mid-green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long, tapering to the bases and rounded at the tips
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Saucer-shaped5-petalled flowers 4-5cm (1½-2in) across with golden yellow stamens
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Coastal / windsweptSuitable for open site, slightly back from the sea
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Cottage garden
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Fully hardyBorderline
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Height
1m (39in) -
Spread
1m (39in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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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)Borderline -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
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Mature Size1m (39in)
1m (39in)
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