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Cistus collection
Cistus collection
Cistus collection
Cistus collection
Cistus collection
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This collection of Cistus will delight lovers of scrubland gardens. It brings together three different varieties, whose pinkish-purple and white flowers bloom together for 3 weeks in spring or summer, depending on the climate. These three shrubs have evergreen foliage, aromatic in hot weather, a dense habit, and the ability to prevent "weeds" from growing under their branches. They can be planted in a large rockery or used in a very sunny bed, in rocky and poor soil.
The collection consists of:
1 Cistus x purpureus: a shrub forming a large regular ball of 1 m in all directions. Its 6-7 cm, pinkish-violet flowers with beautiful red-purple spots, contrast with its dark and curled, very aromatic foliage. Hardiness: -12/-15 °C at the peak for a mature plant, in rocky soil.
1 Cistus x corbariensis: this small bush is 80 cm high by 1 m wide, hardy down to -15 °C. It forms a perfectly regular dome and has dark and rough foliage. Its white flowers with a small yellow centre are 4 cm wide and bloom abundantly in spring.
1 Cistus x lusitanicus 'Decumbens': a variety with a spreading and compact habit, reaching 70 cm in height by 1 m wide. It has small oblong, narrow, dark green, sticky, and fragrant leaves. Its flowers are pure white, enhanced by small dark red spots and a heart of golden stamens. This variety can withstand temperatures down to -9/-10ºC at the peak.
The cistus in this collection are small shrubs with fast growth, but their lifespan rarely exceeds 12 years. They appreciate full sun and rocky, stony soils that do not retain water, both in winter and summer. Therefore, they should be planted in a large rockery, on a slope, or in a raised bed enriched with gravel. Plant them in a triangle, with a spacing of 1 m between each plant. To enhance this small bed, you can plant three Convolvulus sabatius, a ground cover with no specific requirements that blooms blue from spring to summer. For flowers over a longer period, opt for a prostrate rosemary 'Whitewater Silver'. Also consider lavenders and Teucriums to accompany your cistus: all these plants appreciate the same growing conditions.
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Cistus requires perfectly drained, stony or sandy, poor soil. Plant it after the last frost in the north and in September-October in hot and dry climates. It cannot thrive without sunlight and likes to have warm roots. Under these conditions, it is more resistant to cold and will live longer. In slightly colder regions, plant it in the warmest corner of the garden, in full sun, against a south-facing wall, in a stony or sandy slope or any substrate that does not retain moisture. Excess moisture will be fatal to it in winter, but also in summer, which is its period of vegetative rest. The combination of heat and humidity leads to the development of a fungus that attacks the plant's collar and is fatal to it. You can prune the stems after flowering to encourage the plant to branch out. Avoid severe pruning.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.