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Cistus Creticus | Cretan Rock Rose
Cistus Creticus | Cretan Rock Rose

Cistus Creticus | Cretan Rock Rose

SKU: PL00001495
2 litre pot
£22.99 £16.09
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Overview

A succession of papery, purplish-pink flowers appear just above the evergreen foliage from early to midsummer on this compact, sun-loving shrub. It is ideal for a small, sheltered border, but it will also flourish when potted up and placed on a sunny patio. An excellent choice for chalky soils or warm, coastal areas, it's said that the leaves have been used for centuries in Crete to create an aromatic tea.

Specifications

  • Position: full sun
  • Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained soil
  • Rate of growth: average
  • Flowering period: June to July
  • Hardiness: frost hardy (may need winter protection)
  • Eventual Height:1m-2m
  • Eventual Spread: 1m-2m

Eventual height & spread

Eventual height and spread

Care guide

After flowering, pinch back young plants to encourage a bushy habit. Lightly trim or cut back any stems that spoil the symmetry of the plant. It benefits from a liquid feed after flowering. Plant in a sheltered spot and avoid winter wet.

How your order will arrive

Pots and Packaging
Larger pots (2L and above) are wrapped in waxed paper and then attached to a cardboard base so they stay stable in the box. The waxed paper prevents the compost from spilling out and gives the base some added protection from damp compost. For large numbers of plants, pallets may be used for shipping.

Preparation
The nursery will ensure the plant is moist while it's waiting to be picked up. Our quality control team waters the plant before packing them where necessary to make sure that the plant is suitably watered for transport. Plants with long delicate stems are secured with canes to prevent damage.

Plant on Arrival
Typically plants are delivered ready to plant and will take some time to settle, grow and look more like the product image above.

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