Cistus purpureus Brilliancy

Cistus purpureus Brilliancy

Botanical Name: Cistus purpureus Brilliancy Common Names: Purple Rockrose, Native: No Foliage Type: Evergreen Plant Type: Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Plant Habit: Rounded, Shrub Like, Upright

Description: Small evergreen fast growing shrub with dark green foliage. Paper-like flowers are pink with maroon blotches around the yellow centre and are very showy throughout Summer. Grows approx. 1m tall x 1m wide. Great shrub for very hot and dry areas and coastal gardens.

Mature Height: 60cm-1m Position: Full Sun, Semi Shade Mature Width: 60cm-1m Soil Type: Sandy, Well Drained

Family Name: Cistaceae Landscape Use(s): Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Erosion Control, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden, Mass Origin: Europe Planting, Rockery, Wind Break, Container / Pot

Characteristics: Pest & Diseases: Foliage Colours: Green Generally trouble free Flower Colours: Pink

Flower Fragrant: No Cultural Notes: Flowering Season: Spring, Summer Prune annually after flowering to keep looking tidy. Feed early spring with a general Fruit: Insignificant purpose fertiliser.

Requirements: Growth Rate: Fast Plant Care: Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch Maintenance Level: Low well Water Usage: Low

Tolerances: Drought: Medium / Moderate Frost: Moderate Wind: Moderate

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