Ornamental shrub ideal for edges, flowerbeds and low hedges. Medicinal properties.
Ideal for rockery and in groups. It can grow along coastline zones being sea breeze tolerant. It has antibiotic, stimulating and cough properties.
Perennial and aromatic shrub up to 1.4m tall with oval, pale green leaves. Attractive purple-pink and solitary flowers.
It likes limestone, sandy and well drained soils.
Balcony & Courtyard, Cottage garden, Erosion control, Low maintenance garden, Wild garden, Urban garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Medicinal, Gravel Garden, Low hedge

| Flower colour | Pink |
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| Flowering period | April, May, June, Spring |
| Foliage persistence | Evergreen |
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| Botanical name | Cistus creticus |
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| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Planting period | March, April, May, June, October, November, December, Spring, Autumn |
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| Type of use | Balcony & Courtyard, Cottage garden, Erosion control, Low maintenance garden, Wild garden, Urban garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Medicinal, Gravel Garden, Low hedge |
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| Exposure | No preference |
| Soil pH | Neutral to acid |
| Soil type | Sand, Chalk |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy (-5ºC) |
| Climate zone | Mediterranean, Warm areas |
| Watering | Moderate |
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