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Cistus monspeliensis - Montpelier Rockrose

Cistus monspeliensis
Montpelier Rockrose

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The well-wrapped Cep with its pot, upon receipt I planted it and already the buds are forming. As for the tubercles of the vines-plants, they are still in hibernation.

Marc, 03/05/2023

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Mediterranean shrub with a compound spring flowering of crumpled white flowers and an evergreen, green foliage.
Flower size
4 cm
Height at maturity
70 cm
Spread at maturity
1 m
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -15°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil
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Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time March to May
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Description

The Montpelier rockrose, with white flowers, is named after its Mediterranean origins: Cistus are the quintessential Mediterranean bushes that enchant walks in the late spring on the coast.

The white cup-shaped flowers with yellow stamens have petals that are sometimes yellow at their base.

The highly fragrant flowers attract butterflies. The flowers are very short-lived, barely lasting a day, but their abundance and constant renewal give them a spectacular beauty for several weeks.

The lanceolate leaves are evergreen.

Plant them in full sun in a sheltered position in the garden or in a pot on your terrace; they are sensitive to severe frost in cold regions and appreciate poor, well-drained soils.

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Plant habit

Height at maturity 70 cm
Spread at maturity 1 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time April to June
Flower size 4 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Cistus

Species

monspeliensis

Family

Cistaceae

Other common names

Montpelier Rockrose

Origin

Mediterranean

Product reference75271

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Planting and care

Plant cistus after the last frosts in a sheltered and sunny location in neutral to limestone, well-drained soil, even stony. Cistus are very robust and appreciate poor soils. You can also grow cistus in a large pot of about 30 cm (1 ft). The cistus is moderately hardy and does not tolerate hard frosts well, especially wet frost below -5°C (23°F) to -10°C (14°F). Mulch it in winter in the coldest regions. You can cut back the stems after flowering to encourage the plant to branch out. Avoid severe pruning.

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Planting period

Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time March to May

Intended location

Suitable for Rockery
Type of use Border, Free-standing, Hedge
Hardiness Hardy down to -15°C (USDA zone 7b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, well-drained

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Dry soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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