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Cistus x lusitanicus
Compact, spreading evergreen bush with long mid-green leaves. In spring and early summer single white flowers appear, with a central crimson blotch and yellow 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 lusitanicus
Cultivar
Common name
Rock rose
Family name
Cistaceae
Place of origin
Portugal
DETAILS
Height
60 cm
Width
100 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in clay soils / Grows in most soil types / Grows in sandy soils / Needs well drained soil
Moisture
Prefers dry soil
Exposure
Frost hardy / Grows in exposed or coastal sites. / Prefers a sunny site
Texture / Whimsical
Shrubs
Category
Dwarf, height 0.3 and 1 metre.
Availability
Please go to our current Monthly Stock List, to check if this plant is likely to be available.
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