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Cistus lasianthus 'Concolor'
woolly rock rose 'Concolor'
A bushy, spreading, evergreen shrub to 1m tall with oval, grey-green leaves and golden-yellow, saucer-shaped flowers borne in late spring and early summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Yellow Gold | Grey Silver Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Yellow Gold | Grey Silver Green | ||
Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
Winter | Grey Silver Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Cistaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Cistus are evergreen shrubs with simple, opposite leaves and 5-petalled, bowl-shaped, white, pink or purplish flowers, each lasting a single day, over a long period in summer
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in well-drained sandy soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Gravel garden
- Cottage and informal garden
- Coastal
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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