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Cistus monspeliensis - Montpelier Rockrose

Cistus monspeliensis
Montpelier Rockrose

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The well-wrapped Cep with its pot, upon receipt I planted it and already the buds are forming. As for the tubercles of the vines-plants, they are still in hibernation.

Marc, 03/05/2023

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Mediterranean shrub with a compound spring flowering of crumpled white flowers and an evergreen, green foliage.
Flower size
4 cm
Height at maturity
70 cm
Spread at maturity
1 m
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -15°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil
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Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time March to May
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Description

The Montpelier rockrose, with white flowers, is named after its Mediterranean origins: Cistus are the quintessential Mediterranean bushes that enchant walks in the late spring on the coast.

The white cup-shaped flowers with yellow stamens have petals that are sometimes yellow at their base.

The highly fragrant flowers attract butterflies. The flowers are very short-lived, barely lasting a day, but their abundance and constant renewal give them a spectacular beauty for several weeks.

The lanceolate leaves are evergreen.

Plant them in full sun in a sheltered position in the garden or in a pot on your terrace; they are sensitive to severe frost in cold regions and appreciate poor, well-drained soils.

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Cistus monspeliensis - Montpelier Rockrose (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 70 cm
Spread at maturity 1 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time April to June
Flower size 4 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Cistus

Species

monspeliensis

Family

Cistaceae

Other common names

Montpelier Rockrose

Origin

Mediterranean

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Planting and care

Plant cistus after the last frosts in a sheltered and sunny location in neutral to limestone, well-drained soil, even stony. Cistus are very robust and appreciate poor soils. You can also grow cistus in a large pot of about 30 cm (1 ft). The cistus is moderately hardy and does not tolerate hard frosts well, especially wet frost below -5°C (23°F) to -10°C (14°F). Mulch it in winter in the coldest regions. You can cut back the stems after flowering to encourage the plant to branch out. Avoid severe pruning.

Planting period

Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time March to May

Intended location

Suitable for Rockery
Type of use Border, Free-standing, Hedge
Hardiness Hardy down to -15°C (USDA zone 7b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, well-drained

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Dry soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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