Overview
Cistus x skanbergii is a bushy shrubs in the genus Cistus, part of the Cistaceae family, with evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 0.5-1 metres tall and 0.5-1 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Cistus x skanbergii grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include coastal, cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, patio and container plants, rock garden, banks and slopes and flower borders and beds.
About
Cistus x skanbergii, commonly known as dwarf pink rockrose, is a bushy evergreen shrub within the Cistus genus. It typically grows to a height and spread of 0.5 to 1 metre, reaching full size within 2 to 5 years. This cultivar thrives in full sun on south- or west-facing, sheltered aspects, preferring well-drained soils including chalk, loam, and sand with a range of pH from acid to alkaline. It offers seasonal interest throughout spring, summer, and winter.
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 x skanbergii size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Banks and slopes, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Cistus x skanbergii
- Propagation
- Seed, Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Cistus x skanbergii?
Cistus x skanbergii prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Cistus x skanbergii need?
Cistus x skanbergii 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.
How big does Cistus x skanbergii grow?
Cistus x skanbergii reaches a height of 0.5-1 metres and a spread of 0.5-1 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
Is Cistus x skanbergii hardy in the UK?
Cistus x skanbergii 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 x skanbergii?
Seed, Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings.
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