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ShrubsSynonym
Halimium calycinum
calyx-like rock rose
A spreading, compact bushy shrub with dark-green leaves and bowl-shaped sunny yellow flowers summer and autumn.
Synonyms
Cistus commutatusCistus libanotis misapplied
see moreHelianthemum libanotis misapplied
Halimium calycinum
Halimium commutatum
Halimium libanotis misapplied
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Yellow | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Cistaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy, Spreading branched
- Genus
Cistus are evergreen shrubs with simple, opposite leaves and 5-petalled, bowl-shaped, white, pink or purplish flowers, each lasting a single day, over a long period in summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- SW Europe, N Africa
How to grow
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained, sandy soil in full sun, though it will tolerate most soil types
Propagation
Semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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