Cistus ‘Brilliancy’

Description

Common name: rock rose

Cistus are native to the dry rocky areas of the Mediterranean. A good indicator of their toughness, as long as the soil is free draining. A plant that thrives on neglect while still looking beautiful.

Some of the taller varieties will benefit from a prune but otherwise maintain good form with little maintenance if in full sun. Ideal plants for rock gardens, gravel gardens, and stony soils. All cistus are evergreen.

C. ‘Brilliancy’ is a tough shrub that can grow to 1.5 meters. flowers are large and bright pink with crepe paper like petals and maroon blotches in the center. Plants flower over a long period from late spring through summer and sometimes into autumn.

• 1.5 x 1.5
• Excellent drainage
• Full sun
• Evergreen
• Drought hardy
• 1 liter pot