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Cistus x hybridus
Rock Rose; Sun Rose 

Cistus x hybridus
Common name

Rock Rose; Sun Rose

Group

Shrubs

Family

Cistaceae

Description

Rock Rose;Sun Rose. A dense bushy shrub with wavy-margined dark green leaves. Pretty saucer-shaped white flowers open from red buds in summer. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 1.5m. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.

Characteristics

Growth habit
Bushy
Fragrance
No
Hardiness
Frost hardy
Toxicity
Harmful if eaten/skin and eye irritant

Size

Growth speed
Fast
Ultimate height
1m
Ultimate spread
1.5m

Colour

Flowers
White in June; August
Foliage
Green - Evergreen
Fruit
Green; Yellow in August
 

Growing your plants

Aspect
Full sun Sheltered site
Soil
Poor
Moisture
Well drained
Propagation
Division; Seed
Usage
Border
Planting
Water thoroughly before planting

Caring for your plants

Pruning
After flowering Cut back flowered shoots to encourage new growth
Maintenance
Keep free from weeds; Feed
Care
Keep moist in first year
Pests & diseases
Honey fungus

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The web price shown includes a web only discount of 10%. All prices are exclusive of VAT.

Type
Form
Size
Spread
Normal
price 		Web
price 		Stock
 
 
 		Trolley
Regular 7.5 litre 40-60 cm --- £18.01 £ 3
Regular 5 litre 30-40 cm --- £11.49 £ 65
Regular 2 litre 20-30 cm --- £4.44 £ 512