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Cistus creticus L.

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Cistus creticus L. subsp. creticus 'Lasithi'

Key Facts

bulletFlower colour: pink
bulletFlower diameter: 4.5 - 5cm
bulletHeight & Spread: variable to 75cm
bulletHabit: upright or rounded
bulletNotes: a very variable species widespread throughout the eastern Mediterranean area. Many subspecific taxa have been proposed.
bulletSubspecies: subsp. creticus has wavy-edged leaves with sticky hairs, exuding ladanum. Some authorities recognize other subspecies (corsicus) and forms.
bulletCultivars: 'Lasithi' (see above) is compact, rounded. Albino forms (f. albus) are known, including 'Tania Compton'.

C. creticus f. albus 'Tania Compton'

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