Cistus cobariensis

Type	Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Evergreen, Ground cover, Flowering
Form	Low Growing or Spreading Plant, Architectural Form
Size	Low Border / Edging / Ground Cover Plant (up to 50cm height)
Colours	White Flowers (Summer), Green Foliage
Care	Some Maintenance Required
Hardiness	Frost Tender, Drought Tolerant, Seaside Friendly
Growth	Medium Growing Plant
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Cistus cobariensis description: This semi-hardy low growing shrub is suited to sunny dry borders. Vivid pink blossoms are borne through out the summer, complimenting attractive gray - green foliage and spreading habit. 1m wide x 80cm.

Cistus cobariensis cultivation notes: No other flowering shrub will tolerate such tough dry conditions yet continue to produce blossom for so long and with such impact. Cistus requires a hot dry location away from the wet and cold damaging winds if it to live out its short life to best effect; it despises wet heavy soils - but will flourish on poor well drained soils, especially chalky soils. Prune dead wood in spring - avoid heavy pruning - preferring to trim to shape. Ideal planted alone or in drifts on hot sunny bank.

Plant Strengths: Sun loving draught tolerant plant; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Suitable for container growing; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Suitable for exposed coastal planting; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils.

Common Missspellings: Sistus, Sistis, Cistis, Cistas, Sistas