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Cistus creticus

Hardy Shrub

£34.99

Evergreen flowering shrub that blooms for months

Masses of pink flowers with yellow centres

Drought tolerant and great for smaller gardens

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Please note: This product cannot be delivered outside the United Kingdom.

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With continuous flowering throughout the summer and incredible drought tolerance once established, Cistus criticus is an invaluable choice for the hottest, driest borders in your garden.

Bushy mounds of silvery-grey, slightly hairy foliage are covered in rose pink to purple-pink flowers with gold centres for months. The saucer shaped flowers, around 6cm in diameter, are composed of five crimpled petals that resemble crepe paper, and although each flower only lasts a day, they are continually produced providing colour throughout summer.

This classic Mediterranean shrub combines evergreen foliage interest with a long flowering season, performing admirably in sunbaked borders, rockeries and gravel gardens and thriving in the poorest, thinnest soils. Ultimate height and spread: 1m (3.2ft).

Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.

Plant Size Height Up to 1m (3.2ft)
Spread Up to 1m (3.2ft)

Hardiness & Longevity Hardy Shrub

Position In full sun

Flowering Months Potting On Months Planting Out Months

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1 x 3 Litre Potted Plant (KH3737)

Plant Cistus into borders and containers outdoors in any well drained soil in full sun with shelter from cold winds. They will happily grow in poor soils. When growing Cistus in containers use a soil based compost such as John Innes No. 3.

Feed and water Cistus plants regularly throughout the growing season while young plants become established. Pinch back young plants after flowering to encourage a bushy habit. Once established, rock rose plants require only occasional attention. Pruning Cistus is best undertaken in mid-spring when temperatures have started to rise. Start by removing any damaged, diseased or misplaced shoots and if needed, lightly trim shoots to maintain a good shape. Avoid hard pruning as Cistus plants will not regenerate from old wood.

Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.

Orders for packets of seed incur a delivery charge of £2.99.

Orders which include any other products will incur a delivery charge of £6.99.

Where an order includes both packets of seeds and other products, a maximum delivery charge of £7.99 will apply - regardless of the number of items ordered.

Large items may incur a higher delivery charge - this will be displayed in your shopping basket.

Please see our Delivery page for further details, and more information on different charges that may apply to certain destinations.

For more information on how we send your plants please visit our Helpful Guide on plant sizes.