Cistus obtusifolius - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Rock rose (Cistus obtusifolius) is a bushy, compact garden plant that produces white, cup-shaped flowers. These appear from June to August. The Rock rose also has lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a sunny, sheltered spot with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and spreads to approx. 1 m.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * suitable for containers

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Rock rose are dark green, lanceolate.

Growth
Rock rose is bushy and compact in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The white, cupped flowers appear from June to August.

Use
Group planting, rockery, bee pasture, border edging, container, balcony/patio