Product description
Cistus Creticus is an evergreen shrub with pink and yellow flowering that ensures a gorgeous display in the Summer months. The shrub will bloom with the pink colour at the fore, with a yellow centre also forming to ensure a mix of vibrant colour is present. The foliage, whilst being a mainstay due to its evergreen nature, is also fragrant, making the plant have another attractive and classy feature to boast. Cistus should be planted in moist, well-drained soil and always exposed to full sunlight. Pruning should also be carried out to ensure the best possible display every year. In extended dry spells, watering should take place more often so, especially in the warmer Summer months, put more focus on the care process.
Please Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth.
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Cistus creticus
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Product description
Cistus Creticus is an evergreen shrub with pink and yellow flowering that ensures a gorgeous display in the Summer months. The shrub will bloom with the pink colour at the fore, with a yellow centre also forming to ensure a mix of vibrant colour is present. The foliage, whilst being a mainstay due to its evergreen nature, is also fragrant, making the plant have another attractive and classy feature to boast. Cistus should be planted in moist, well-drained soil and always exposed to full sunlight. Pruning should also be carried out to ensure the best possible display every year. In extended dry spells, watering should take place more often so, especially in the warmer Summer months, put more focus on the care process.
Please Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth.
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Cistus doesn’t tolerate hard pruning well and doesn’t like to be moved, so choose your spot carefully and leave plenty of space for it to grow into.
How to Water
Water regularly throughout the first growing season until fully established. After this, cistus is drought tolerant and only needs to be watered during particularly dry spells.
How to Plant
Plant cistus in a warm, sheltered, sunny spot in light, well-draining soil. Dig a hole twice as big as the nursery pot and position the plant so the top of the root ball is at soil level. Backfill the hole with soil and compost, firm down gently, and water in well.
