CISTUS 'Snow Fire'
CISTUS 'Snow Fire'
Commonly known as rock rose
Large white flowers with maroon blotch.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Drought tolerant and easily maintained. Replace old, leggy plants as they do not respond to pruning.Wildlife plant - insects, butterflies. -
Pests & Diseases
Generally pest and disease free -
Evergreen
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White
With maroon blotch -
Cup-shaped
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Border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Suitable for small gardens
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Height
60cm -
Spread
60cm -
Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
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Pruning group 8
Suitable for: Wall trained shrubs and less vigorous climbers.
Action: For climbers 'spur prune' by cutting back 3-4 buds of the permanent framework. For wall trained shrubs cut back flowered shoots to within 2-4 buds of permanent framework.
When: Annually after flowers if on previous year's growth, or in late Winter or Spring if on current year's growth.
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Tolerates all
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Full sun
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size60cm
60cm
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