Monday, March 31, 2014

Cistus x purpureus

Value: $ 15 

This familiar hybrid, of which only one, unnamed clone seems to be grown much in California, has a nearly round profile, growing 3-5 feet high and wide. It has narrow, slightly wavy-edged leaves up to 2 inches long, dark green above and greyish beneath. The broad-petalled flowers are up to 3 inches broad, purplish rose overall with a darker eyespot near the base of each petal. Flowers are profuse in spring and early summer.   Likes full sun in well-drained soil with occasional to little watering.  Hardy to 15 degrees or less.


Generously donated by Jim Marshall, Suncrest Nurseries

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