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Family description Cistus.

The Cistus genus is a small group of shrubs from the mediterranean region growing on poor or rocky soils. Common name is rockrose.

General care.

Cistus will thrive in a sunbaked part of the garden provided they are given halp to establish. If planted in containers do not use peat or similar compost but ordinary mineral soil with sharp sand added. Only prune if absolutely vital and then only snip the current years growth.

Notes on Toxicity or Culinary usage.

No toxic, culinary or medicinal properties known.

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Species description. Cistus salviifolius.

Many cultivars produced for garden use. All remain slow growing shrubs that can become a decent size over a few decades. Do not plant in compost rich soil or the roots will rot.

Display characteristics for Cistus salviifolius.

• Plant type: Dicotyledon. Evergreen
• Habit: Rounded
• Type: Shrub.
• Height: 2.00 mtr.
• Spread: 1.50 mtr.
• Attractive to wildlife: None
• Preferred soil type: Clay. Chalk. Gravel. Loam. Sand. Silt.
• Soil moisture requirement: Medium
• Soil ph: Undefined
• Suitable position: Open ground. Border. Container. Rockery.
• Light requirements: Full sun.
• Summer water requirements: Low
• Winter water requirements: None
• Minimum temperature: -10 °c
• Safe Minimum temperature: -6 °c
• Safe Maximum temperature: 35 °c
• Maximum temperature: 0 °c
• Wind tolerance: High
• Salt tolerance: Medium
• Drought tolerance: High
• Waterlogging tolerance: Low
• Toxicity-Edibility: Used as herb or garnish
• Bloom attributes: Showy display.
• Foliage attributes: Fragrant foliage.
• Berry attributes: Undefined
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