Pink-flowered cistus by size

With so many cistus species, hybrids and cultivars available, it can be hard to visualise their differences and know which would work best with your planting scheme. To make the choice a little easier, here are some of the most popular and widely available cistus with pink and pink-blotched flowers, divided by plant height. Most grow to a width equal to, or slightly larger than, their height. 

Height to 1m (3⅓ft)

Height 1-2m (3⅓-6⅔ft)

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