Cistus purpureus

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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	Cerise Flowers (Summer), Medium green Foliage
Care	Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness	Half hardy, Drought Tolerant, Seaside Friendly
Growth	Medium Growing Plant
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Cistus purpureus Description

This semi-hardy low growing shrub is suited to sunny dry borders. Deep purple blossoms are borne through out the summer, complimenting attractive dark green foliage and spreading habit. 1.m wide x 80cm.

Cistus purpureus - 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.

Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage

Strengths of Cistus purpureus:

Sun loving drought tolerant plant
All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
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 purpureus:

Evergreen ground cover suitable for problematic dry soils in full sun
Low growing ground cover planting on dry chalky soils

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