Cretan rockrose
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A very variable, small, bushy, evergreen shrub, to perhaps 1.5m tall, often with shaggily hairy stems. Flowers are variable in shade from deep purple-pink to rose pink, to 6cm across, with a yellow centre. Leaves are slightly scented
Scientific classification
- Species
- Cretan rockrose (Cistus creticus)
- Genus
- Cistus
- Family
- Cistaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Cretan rockrose
Distribution map
Mediterranean
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Cretan rockrose
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Cretan rockrose care guide
- Moderate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- 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; sow as soon as ripe and keep in cold frame or sow in spring. Take softwood cuttings in summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in poor to moderately fertile soil in sheltered site in full sun. Usually lime tolerant, but can become chlorotic on very alkaline soils
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
Pests
Generally pest-free
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