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x HALIMIOCISTUS
(Cistus) - All Flower MAY-JUN
Hybrid genus of evergreen shrubs with flowers that resemble rock roses. They are crosses between Cistus and Halimium and are found in hot, dry soils from Portugal to France where the parent species overlap.
Recommended for the base of a sunny wall or large rock garden.
Further Reading....
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Evergreenwhite-woolly, grey-green leaves to 5cm (2in) long.
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Striped, Veined or Multicoloured
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WhitePearly white with maroon -
Height60cm (24in) -
Spread90cm (36in)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Spreading shrub.
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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Full sunShelter from cold drying winds.
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Additional Features
Good to knowResemble rock roses (Cistus and Helianthemum)
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originGarden origin.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Flower ShapeSaucer-shaped5cm (2in) acrossSingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf shape
Lanceolate(see photos above)
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Pruning group
Pruning group 6Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFree draining sandy soilPoor to moderately fertile soil.
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x Halimiocistus - Growing Guide
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Buy Varieties of x HALIMIOCISTUS
x HALIMIOCISTUS 'Ingwersenii'
dwarf spreading shrub with pure white flowers borne on semi-procumbent stems
x HALIMIOCISTUS sahucii
a fully hardy low spreading shrub with pure white flowers which can go on from May to September
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ £14 each
£15.00 each
x HALIMIOCISTUS wintonensis 'Merrist Wood Cream'
pale creamy yellow with maroon band
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
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Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
