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Cistus x purpureus 'Brilliancy'
Rounded evergreen bush with long dark green leaves, grey-hairy underneath. In spring and early summer large crepe like flowers appear, deep rosy pink with brown central spots at the base of each petal, and a central bunch of yellow stamens. Grows best in full sun, with well drained soil, hardy. Trim after flowering to maintain shape.
Genus
Cistus
Species
x purpureus
Cultivar
'Brilliancy'
Common name
Orchid rock rose
Family name
Cistaceae
Place of origin
Europe
DETAILS
Height
1 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 / 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.
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