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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 halimiocistus
Synonyms
Halimium wintonense
Cistus × wintonensis
see moreCistus × revolii subsp. grandiflorus (Demoly) Demoly
× Halimiocistus wintonensis
Cistus wintonensis
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
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
H4
Botanical 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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