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CISTUS x aguilarii 'Maculatus'
Commonly known as Rock rose
White
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EvergreenSticky, 3-veined, wavy-margined, bright green leaves to 10cm (4in) long
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WhiteWith golden yellow stamens
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Height1.2m (4ft)
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Spread1.2m (4ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightRounded shrub. Produces solitary, usually 5-petalled, flowers
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy 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)
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Full sunSheltered site.
CISTUS x aguilarii 'Maculatus'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowPinch back young plants after flowering to encourage bushiness. Replace old, leggy plants as thay do not respond to hard pruningPests & DiseasesNonePlace of originSouthwestern Europe, northern Africa
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Flower ShapeSaucer-shapedTo 8cm (3in) across
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Garden Location/ConditionsCoastal / windsweptSuitable for open site, slightly back from the seaSuitable for small gardens
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf shapeLanceolate
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsWell drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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WildlifeButterfly friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Cistus - Growing Guide
1.2m (4ft)
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