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Shrubs
Cistus lasianthus
woolly rock rose
A bushy small evergreen shrub of low, spreading habit. Leaves greyish, oval. Flowers 4cm in width, bright yellow, each petal blotched maroon near the base, borne in clusters from late spring
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Purple Yellow | Green Grey Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple Yellow | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Cistaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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
Grow in well-drained sandy soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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