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× Halimiocistus wintonensis 'Merrist Wood Cream'

Winton rock rose 'Merrist Wood Cream'

'Merrist Wood Cream' is a spreading bushy dwarf evergreen shrub with greyish, elliptic leaves. Flowers 2cm wide, pale creamy-yellow, zoned with maroon and yellow towards the centre

Synonyms
Cistus 'Merrist Wood Cream'
× Halimiocistus wintonensis 'Merrist Wood Cream'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Cream Purple Yellow Green Grey Silver
Summer Cream Purple Yellow Green Grey Silver
Autumn Green Grey Silver
Winter Green Grey Silver
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical 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

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained sandy, poor to moderately fertile soil in full sun. In shade or a very fertile soil, they are less hardy. Shelter from cold, drying winds

Propagation

Take semi-ripe cuttings in late summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Patio and container plants
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Rock garden
  • Wall side borders
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Garden edging
Pruning

Pruning group 9

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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