hoary cistus
Also known as: rose cistus
A compact evergreen shrub to 1m high, with deeply veined, grey green ovate leaves with lightly wavy margins. Produces clusters of saucer-shaped, pale lilac pink flowers with yellow stamens in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- hoary cistus (Cistus creticus subsp. incanus)
- Genus
- Cistus
- Family
- Cistaceae
- Information to be completed
- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
- Information to be completed
- Ideal temperature
hoary cistus pictures
Distribution of hoary cistus
Distribution map
Southern Europe
Information to be completed
Culture
Information to be completed
Toxicity
Information to be completed
Quick identification of hoary cistus
Information to be completed
hoary cistus care guide
- Moderate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
- Information to be completed
- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced evergreen shrub feed applied once per early spring yearly
Pruning
PruningUsually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown as soon as ripe, or by softwood cuttings in summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in poor to moderately fertile, well drained soil, in a sheltered position in full sun. Plant out when danger of frosts has passed. Generally lime-tolerant, but may become chlorotic on very chalky soils
People also ask
Information to be completed
Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
Pests
Generally pest-free
Explore the plant health library →
