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Cistus formosa (Halimium las.)


Cistus formosa (Halimium las.)

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Speading evergreen bush with erect grey stems, and small narrow grey leaves. In spring and early summer bright yellow crepe like flowers appear, with reddish-brown central spots at the base of each petal. Grows best in full sun, with well drained soil, hardy. Trim after flowering to maintain shape.

 
Genus
Cistus
Species   formosa
Cultivar   (Halimium las.)

Common name
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 / Prefers a sunny site / Tolerates coastal sites / Tolerates exposed sites.

Whimsical

Shrubs

Category
Small, height between 1 and 1.5 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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