Xela's Garden

Rock Rose - white

Genus: Cistus.

Species: Cistus corbariensis.

Planted 03.12 Lounge border Shenstone front garden

Bought 03.12 at The Graden Centre, Studley Green for 3.99

Position: full sun
Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained soil
Rate of growth: average
Flowering period: June and July
Flower colour: white
Other features: tolerates chalky soil and salt-laden air
Hardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection)

Mounds of wavy-margined, evergreen leaves are accompanied by yellow-centred, papery white flowers, which emerge from crimson buds in June to July. This wonderful, bushy rock rose is one of the hardiest, compact varieties. It is ideal for a large, patio container or a sunny, shrub border, but it does require protection from harsh winds.

Garden care: After flowering pinch back young plant to encourage a bushy habit. Lightly trim or cut back any stems that spoil the symmetry of the plant.
[Source: http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/cistus--hybridus/classid.832/ ]

Cistus x ‘Corbariensis’ produces white flowers in summer and is one the the large bush varieties of Cistus and reaches heights of 4-6ft. Prefers a sheltered dry site like all Cistus and needs to be planted in a sheltered spot.

Position: Full Sun, Sheltered Spot

Planting Area: Fertile well-drained soil, Drought Tolerant, Seaside Friendly

Flowers: Summer

Hardiness: Hardy but needs sheltered spot.

Height x Spread: 150cm x 120cm

Care:
This plant is easy to maintain and look after. Soak new plant in a bucket of water for 30 minutes and then plant to same depth as soil level in pot. Water regularly until established.
Add Fertilizer when planting, bone meal or Fish Blood & Bone.
After flowering cut out all dead, diseased and unwanted growth. Pinch back growth after flowering to encourage the plant to bush out more.
[Source: http://www.anythinggarden.co.uk/cistus-x-corbariensis/ ]

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