Cistus × revolii H.J. Coste & Soulié subsp. grandiflorus 'Wintonensis'
Winton rock rose
A spreading, bushy dwarf evergreen shrub with narrowly elliptic, grey-green leaves. Flowers 5cm wide, white, each petal with a crimson zone above the yellow base, opening in late spring and early summer
Other common names
Winton halimiocistusSynonyms
Halimium wintonenseCistus × wintonensis
see moreCistus × revolii subsp. grandiflorus (Demoly) Demoly
× Halimiocistus wintonensis
Cistus wintonensis
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red White | Green Grey Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red White | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Cistaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- 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
Grow in well-drained, sandy, poor soil in full sun. They are less hardy if grown in shade or very fertile soil. Shelter from cold, drying winds
Propagation
Root softwood cuttings from late spring to early summer; semi-ripe cuttings from midsummer to late winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Wall side borders
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
Pruning
Pruning group 9 but keep pruning to a minimum, pruning is rarely needed
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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