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Cistus x purpureus 'Brilliancy'
Rounded evergreen bush with long dark green leaves, grey-hairy underneath. In spring and early summer large crepe like flowers appear, deep rosy pink with brown central spots at the base of each petal, and a central bunch of yellow stamens. Grows best in full sun, with well drained soil, hardy. Trim after flowering to maintain shape.
Genus
Cistus
Species
x purpureus
Cultivar
'Brilliancy'
Common name
Orchid rock rose
Family name
Cistaceae
Place of origin
Europe
DETAILS
Height
1 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Grows in sandy soils / Needs well drained soil
Moisture
Prefers dry soil
Exposure
Frost hardy / Grows in sun or semi-shade / Tolerates coastal sites / Tolerates exposed sites.
Paradise / Texture / Whimsical
Shrubs
Category
Small, height between 1 and 1.5 metres.
Availability
We have this currently available in a PB 5 container.
Ask for it at your retailer.
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