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Cistus salviifolius

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Evergreen shrublet protect in winter. The size after 10 years is 50 cm. The flower colour is white/yellow. This plant is not hardy.The flowering period is April - May.

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Botanische Tuin Leiden

Date taken : 26.05.2015

Common name : Rockrose

Family : Cistaceae

© first picture : PlantenTuin Esveld

© picture 2 : Trompenburg Arboretum Rotterdam

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : shrub
soil type : good gardening soil
planting place : needs a sheltered place
water requirement : needs moderatly water
wind tolerance : tolerates salty wind
the plant is evergreen
height approx : between 50 and 75 cm
width approx : between 50 and 75 cm
quantity per m2 : 3
flower colour : white
leaf colour : green
leaf shape : leaves are narrow longitudinal
leaf size : between 3 and 5 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : not scented
flowering period : april - may
hardiness : mostly hardy