GardenWizzPlant Care Card

Rock Rose

Cistus ingwersenii · Shrub

Hardiness
H4 Hardy — average winter (to −10 to −5°C)
Position
Full sun
Height × Spread
10–50 cm × 50–100 cm
Soil
well-drained sandy, poor to moderately fertile soil
Flowering
June–August
Toxicity
No toxicity recorded

The Gardening Year

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🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower
✂️ Prune

Watch out for

Root rot: Ensure excellent drainage by planting in sandy soil and avoid overwatering.

Powdery mildew: Improve air circulation and prune out affected growth; apply fungicide if severe.

Slugs and snails: Use physical barriers like copper tape or organic slug pellets around the base.

Winter wet damage: Plant in a sheltered position with sharp drainage to prevent waterlogging.

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