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CISTUS x skanbergii
Hybrid Rock Rose

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:: Cistaceae :: CISTUS :: x skanbergii
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Main asset

Very drought resistant plant. One of the most beautiful Rock Roses, with its small flowers (2 cm diameter) very numerous, and light but remaining compact shape. Good hardiness.

Remarks

Beyond the cold, Rock Roses fear winter moisture. Light pruning after flowering will keep them compact ; never cut on old wood.

Bushy shrub with rounded habit, evergreen lanceolate narrow light green leaves, aromatic. Large pale pink flowers, grouped by 3-6 in spring. 

Hybrid of CISTUS monspeliensis X CISTUS parviflorus

  • Uses: Rockeries, banks, sunny shrub beds

Global caracteristics:

  • Type of foliage: evergreen
  • Habit: round
  • Height: 60 cm x 1 m (2 ft x 3 ft)
  • Growth: medium to fast
  • Flowering period: May-June

Shape and colours:

  • Foliage shape: lanceolated
  • Foliage colour: dark green
  • Flowers shape: Single
  • Flowers colour: pink

Plantation:

  • Soil type: Drained imperative
  • Exposure: sun
  • Hardiness: - 15 °C (5 °F - USDA zone 7b)