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Cistus salviifolius 'Snowmound'
Low speading evergreen bush with small light crinkled grey-green leaves, felted underneath. In spring and early summer creamy-white crepe like flowers appear. Grows best in full sun, with well drained soil, hardy. Trim after flowering to maintain shape. Great for over walls and banks.
Genus
Cistus
Species
salviifolius
Cultivar
'Snowmound'
Common name
Rock rose
Family name
Cistaceae
Place of origin
Europe
DETAILS
Height
50 cm
Width
100 cm
(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 / Prefers a sunny site / Tolerates coastal sites / Tolerates exposed sites.
Texture / Whimsical
Shrubs
Category
Dwarf, height 0.3 and 1 metre.
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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