Cistus X argenteus - 'Peggy Sammons' (Rock Rose)

Type Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Evergreen, Ground cover, Flowering
Form Low Growing or Spreading Plant
Size Low Border / Edging / Ground Cover Plant (up to 50cm height)
Colours Dark pink Flowers (Summer), Medium green Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required
Hardiness Half hardy, Drought Tolerant, Seaside Friendly
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Cistus X argenteus 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 drought tolerant plant; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Suitable for container growing; Suitable for exposed coastal planting; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils.


Design & Plant Use for Cistus X argenteus:
  • Evergreen ground cover suitable for problematic dry soils in full sun
  • Low growing ground cover planting on dry chalky soils

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

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