Overview
Cistus 'McGuire's Gold' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Cistus, part of the Cistaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Cistus 'McGuire's Gold' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include mediterranean climate plants, city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, low maintenance, banks and slopes and ground cover.
About
Cistus 'McGuire's Gold' is a bushy evergreen shrub cultivar within the genus Cistus, known for its simple, opposite leaves and bowl-shaped flowers that bloom throughout the summer. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered aspect, such as south- or west-facing locations. It grows well in fertile, well-drained soils including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, across a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for Mediterranean-style gardens, city courtyards, and informal cottage gardens, offering low-maintenance ground cover or planting on banks and slopes.
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, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Cistus 'McGuire's Gold' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Mediterranean climate plants, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Low Maintenance, Banks and slopes, Ground cover
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Cistus 'McGuire's Gold'
- Propagation
- Seed, Softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Cistus 'McGuire's Gold'?
Cistus 'McGuire's Gold' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Cistus 'McGuire's Gold' need?
Cistus 'McGuire's Gold' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Cistus 'McGuire's Gold' hardy in the UK?
Cistus 'McGuire's Gold' 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 'McGuire's Gold'?
Seed, Softwood cuttings.