Cistus Purpureus |
| Type |
Shrub, Ground cover, Container-friendly, Evergreen |
| Size |
Low Border (up to 50cm height) |
| Form |
Spreading |
| Colours |
Medium green Foliage, Cerise Flowers (Summer) |
| Care |
Some maintenance required |
| Hardiness |
Half hardy |
| Growth |
Medium growing |
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ear47mtete|2000DE60D170|DB_9F2AFA_fump|planttable|description|0xfaff730900000000b701000001001f00 This semi-hardy low growing shrub is suited to sunny dry borders. Deep purple blossoms are borne through out the summer, complimenting attractive dark green foliage and spreading habit. 1.m wide x 80cm.
Cultivation tips: No other flowering shrub will tolerate such tough dry conditions yet continue to produce blossom for so long and with such impact. Cistus requires a hot dry location away from the wet and cold damaging winds if it to live out its short life to best effect; it despises wet heavy soils - but will flourish on poor well drained soils, especially chalky soils. Prune dead wood in spring - avoid heavy pruning - preferring to trim to shape. Ideal planted alone or in drifts on hot sunny bank.
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