Cistus Purpureus Brilliancy
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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 Disclaimer: Information and images provided is to be used as a guide only. While every reasonable effort is made to ensure accuracy and relevancy of all information, any decisions based on this information are the sole responsibility of the viewer. Call 1300 787 401 plantmark.com.au.