Rock Rose
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Ornamental shrub from the Iberian Peninsula. Ideal in coastline and sandy zones.
Small evergreen shrub with narrow, leathery, dark green and Rosemary-like leaves. In summer, small white flowers with yellow hearts. The stems are purple.
Use
Edging, Desertification, Erosion control, Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden, Honey producing plant, Restoration
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Flowering
| Flower colour | White |
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| Flowering period | June, July, August, September, Summer |
Foliage
| Foliage persistence | Evergreen |
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Botanical information
| Botanical name | Cistus libanotis |
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| Life cycle | Perennial |
When to plant?
| Sowing period | March, April, May, Spring |
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| Germination (days) | 10-20 |
| Average germination (%) | 40 |
| Seeds per gram | 1250 |
Where to plant?
| Type of use | Edging, Desertification, Erosion control, Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden, Honey producing plant, Restoration |
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| Exposure | Sun |
| Soil pH | Acid |
| Soil type | Sand |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy (tolerates temperatures down to -5ºC) |
| Climate zone | Mediterranean, Temperate areas |
Care
| Watering | Little |
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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.
Likes sandy soils and dunes.
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