Overview
Cistus corbariensis is a plant with a bushy habit in the genus Cistus, part of the Cistaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Cistus corbariensis grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, mediterranean climate plants, patio and container plants and flower borders and beds.
About
Cistus corbariensis is a bushy, evergreen cultivar of the Cistus genus, which comprises perennial shrubs native to dry or rocky soils across the Mediterranean region. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered position with well-drained soil, including chalk, loam, or sand, across a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, coastal areas, and Mediterranean-style planting schemes. Propagation can be achieved by seed or cuttings taken in spring or from midsummer to early autumn.
About the genus
Cistus is a genus of flowering plants in the rockrose family Cistaceae, containing about 34 species and a similar number of natural hybrids. They are perennial shrubs found on dry or rocky soils throughout the Mediterranean region, from Morocco, Spain, Italy, Greece, through to the Middle East, and also on the Canary Islands.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Cistus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Cistus corbariensis size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Cistus corbariensis
- Propagation
- Seed, Softwood cuttings in spring, Semi-ripe cuttings from midsummer to early autumn
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Cistus corbariensis?
Cistus corbariensis prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Cistus corbariensis need?
Cistus corbariensis is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Cistus corbariensis hardy in the UK?
Cistus corbariensis has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Cistus corbariensis?
Seed, Softwood cuttings in spring, Semi-ripe cuttings from midsummer to early autumn.
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