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Cistus × dansereaui

dwarf rock rose

A small, upright, evergreen shrub to about 1m with narrow, sticky, wavy-edged, dark green leaves up to 10cm long. In summer produces small clusters of white flowers with faint yellow or crimson marks at the base of the petals, and yellow stamens

Other common names
shaggy rock rose
Synonyms
Cistus × loretii misapplied
Cistus × lusitanicus Maund
see moreCistus lusitanicus
Cistus × recognitas hort.
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
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pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer White Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or ³§´Ç³Ü³Ù³ó–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ

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

Correct

Plant range
SW Europe

How to grow

Cultivation

Will grow well in poor soils, but requires full sun and shelter

Propagation

Propagate by seed or softwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Rock garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Banks and slopes
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Pruning group 8 or pruning group 9. Will not respond to hard pruning

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus

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