Product description
This plant is evergreen and has clean white flowers with maroon-coloured, triangular shapes towards the center of each petal. The flowers are approximately 6 cm in diameter. These magnificent flowers appear regularly during the summer months.
It is a dense, rounded shrub that is relatively low-spreading and only requires minimal amounts of pruning to remove seed heads. In fact, they prefer lighter pruning after flowering or before growth in the spring time. They have smaller lanceolate-shaped green leaves and prefer full sun in sheltered areas.
They are often known as Rockroses because they can grow in a variety of soils, including very poor ones and tolerate drought once established. They are also tolerant of winter temperatures down to -10°C.
As they are drought tolerant, they work very well as ground cover in drier patches along embankments, slopes and other areas like borders and flower beds. They are also very attractive in cottage gardens and work well in smaller city gardens or in courtyards.
Rock Rose
Cistus 'Snow Fire'
Cistus 'Snow Fire'
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Product description
This plant is evergreen and has clean white flowers with maroon-coloured, triangular shapes towards the center of each petal. The flowers are approximately 6 cm in diameter. These magnificent flowers appear regularly during the summer months.
It is a dense, rounded shrub that is relatively low-spreading and only requires minimal amounts of pruning to remove seed heads. In fact, they prefer lighter pruning after flowering or before growth in the spring time. They have smaller lanceolate-shaped green leaves and prefer full sun in sheltered areas.
They are often known as Rockroses because they can grow in a variety of soils, including very poor ones and tolerate drought once established. They are also tolerant of winter temperatures down to -10°C.
As they are drought tolerant, they work very well as ground cover in drier patches along embankments, slopes and other areas like borders and flower beds. They are also very attractive in cottage gardens and work well in smaller city gardens or in courtyards.
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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.
