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Cistus ladanifer var. petiolatus 'Bennett's White'
Vigorous bushy shrub with cinnamon-coloured stems and two-toned leathery leaves that are a glistening bright green on top and silver beneath. In spring showy white frilly, unusually large, gold-centered blooms deliver an awe-inspiring show. Plant in a sunny well drained position. Trim lightly after flowering. Excellent coastal plant.
Genus
Cistus
Species
ladanifer var. petiolatus
Cultivar
'Bennett's White'
Common name
Rock Rose
Family name
Cistaceae
Place of origin
Europe
DETAILS
Height
1.5 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Grows in sandy soils / Needs well drained soil
Moisture
Prefers dry soil
Exposure
Frost hardy / Grows in sun or semi-shade / Tolerates coastal sites / Tolerates exposed sites.
Paradise / Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical
Shrubs
Category
Small, height between 1 and 1.5 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
Where to buy our plants
Where to buy our plants