Laurel-leaf Cistus
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Ornamental shrub for borders, in groups and on slopes.
Evergreen aromatic shrub of 2m with lanceolate and wide leaves looking like those of Bay laurel. Showy large and white flowers.
Use
Edging, Low maintenance garden, Gardening, Clump, Honey producing plant, Restoration
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Description
The hardiest of all. Pure white flowers with a prominent yellow centre.
Flowering
| Flower colour | White |
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| Flowering period | July, August, September, Summer |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Cistus laurifolius |
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When to plant?
| Sowing period | March, April, May, Spring |
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| Average germination (%) | 40 |
| Seeds per gram | 1400 |
Where to plant?
| Type of use | Edging, Low maintenance garden, Gardening, Clump, Honey producing plant, Restoration |
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| Exposure | Sun |
| Soil pH | Acid |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy (tolerates temperatures down to -5ºC) |
| Climate zone | Mediterranean |
Planting & care
Place the seeds in boiling water for 1 minute. Take off the extra water. Proceed to the sowing maintaining temperatures (15ºC night/20ºC day) until the germination is completed.
Prefer acid, siliceous and slate soils. It is widely found in pinewoods and oak groves.
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