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Cistus creticus
Rock Rose Cretan
Common Name: Rock Rose CretanLatin Name: Cistus creticus Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun Flowering period/colour: Summer/LilacHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 1.2m/1.2mSpecial features: Pretty summer flowers and aromatic evergreen leaves.The 'Cretan' is the ideal choice for year round evergreen interest, as well as a special show of delicate summer flowers. The single flowers have crinkled petals and can show as a deep lilac colour or a rosy pink; they have glowing orange-yellow centres and appear on the shrub over summer. The slender leaves are mid-dark green and are hairy to the touch: they are sure to add a healthy dose of colour to your garden all year round. This shrub is perfect for planting in a flower bed or border and works well in a cottage style planting scheme.
Cistus x argentus Silvery Pink
Rock Rose
Common Name: Rock RoseLatin Name: Cistus x argentus ‘Silvery Pink’Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: June-July/ pinkHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 0.8m / 1mSpecial features: Pretty pale pink flowers in spring that fade to white at the base.The ‘Silvery Pink’ is a delightful little shrub which features pretty pale pink flowers that fade to white at the base. The flowers have a crumpled appearance and have the unusual trait of only lasting for a single day per flower, but they are borne in such abundance that the shrub is in flower from June to July. The dark green, lance-shaped leaves are evergreen, so they hold on the shrub all year round. This is a great choice for planting as a low-maintenance shrub in a bed and it works well as part of a Mediterranean planting scheme.
Cistus x dansereaui Decumbens
Rock Rose
Common Name: Rock Rose Latin Name: Cistus x dansereaui 'Decumbens' Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun Flowering period/colour: June-July/White with maroon splashesHardiness: HardyEventual height/spread: 0.8m/1.5mSpecial features: Pretty white flowers with crimson red blotches and yellow stamens. This rock rose is a great choice for unusual floral interest as the delicate flowers are pure white with crimson coloured blotches at the base of each petal. The shrub is in flower throughout June and July, but each individual flower only lasts for a single day once opened. The sticky leaves are dark green and they make the perfect foil for the flowers. This shrub is well-suited for planting as groundcover and it is also great for planting in banks or slopes as well as a rock garden.
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Cistus x florentinus
Rock Rose
Common Name: Rock Rose Latin Name: Cistus x florentinus Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun Flowering period/colour: June-July/White with maroon splashesHardiness: HardyEventual height/spread: 1m / 1mSpecial features: Pretty white flowers with crimson red blotches and yellow stamens. Cistus x florentinus is an evergreen shrub that produces pretty white flowers with crimson red blotches and yellow stamens from June to July. It is also one of the few plants that can tolerate salt-laden air and harsh coastal winds so it is a great choice if you are planning to plant somewhere near the coast or in an exposed position that gets a lot of wind.
Cistus x pulverulentus Sunset
Rock Rose
Common Name: Rock RoseLatin Name: Cistus x pulverulentus 'Sunset'Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun Flowering period/colour: Summer/MagentaHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 0.6m/1mSpecial features: Pretty magenta summer flowers and whorled evergreen leaves. This variety of cistus is great for year round interest as the silvery green leaves hold on the shrub all year round. The leaves are packed on to the shoots in whorls and the tiny silver hairs on them give them a slight shine in the sunlight. In summer, bright magenta coloured flowers appear and these have vibrant yellow centres. This low and spreading shrub is a great choice for planting as attractive groundcover and it also works well in a bed or border.
Cistus x purpureus Alan Fradd
Rock Rose
Common Name: Rock Rose Latin Name: Cistus x purpureus 'Alan Fradd'Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun Flowering period/colour: June-July/White with red splashesHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 0.6m/1mSpecial features: Soft and delicate white flowers that have maroon splashes.The 'Alan Fradd' features the most unusual flowers that have the unusual trait of only lasting for a single day per flower: even so, this rock rose produces so many buds that flowers are on the shrub from June to July. The petals of the flowers are crumpled and are pure white with small maroon splashes at the base of each petal. The slender, pointed leaves are dark green and hold on the shrub all year round (evergreen). This is a great choice for groundcover planting and it is tolerant on many situations including drought, chalky soil and salt-laden air.
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