Cistus × obtusifolius Sweet 'Thrive'

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  This plant will provide nectar and pollen for bees and the many other types of pollinating insects.

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Cultivation

Grows best in well-drained, poor, sandy, soil in a sheltered site in full sun. Generally lime-tolerant, but may become chlorotic on very chalky soils

Propagation

Root softwood cuttings form late spring to early summer; semi-ripe cuttings from midsummer to late summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types

• City and courtyard gardens
• Coastal
• Cottage and informal garden
• Gravel garden
• Patio and container plants
• Rock garden
• Mediterranean climate plants
• Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Pruning group 8 or pruning group 9 if necessary; they do not respond well to hard pruning so old leggy plants are best replaced. Pinch back young plants after flowering to encourage a bushy habit

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus