Cistus Plants

13 plants found in genus "Cistus"

This large genus Mediterranean sun loving shrubs and sub shrubs really do best in a hot dry spot - being well suited to a hot dry spot with poor sandy soils. Attractive dish like colourful flowers are produced in succession throughout the summer months - colours range from whites through to cerise pinks. Many Cistus also have distinctive and attractive foliage that can be attractive in its own right, however Cistus can become leggy with age and do not live a great many years, especially if planted in a cold location with moist or very fertile soil.

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Click Image for Full Profile	Latin & Common Name	Earmark	Type & Form	Flowers & Foliage
	Cistus X bornetianus Jester Rock Rose		Shrub, Ground cover, Container-friendly, Spreading	Dark pink flowers (Summer), Medium Green foliage
	Cistus X skanbergii Rock Rose		Shrub, Ground cover, Container-friendly, Spreading	Dark pink flowers (Summer), Silver foliage
	Cistus purpureus Betty Taudevin Rock Rose		Shrub, Ground cover, Container-friendly, Spreading	Cerise flowers (Summer), Medium Green foliage