Cistus laurifolius L. – The Cistus & Halimium Website

Key Facts

Flower colour : white

Flower diameter : 5.5cm

Height & Spread : 2m x 2m

Habit : upright, then sprawling

Notes : very hardy, vigorous; attractive cinnamon bark (see photo above right)

Subspecies : subsp. atlanticus, from North Africa, is smaller in stature, but with very long inflorescences (see below). It may not be quite so hardy.

laurifolius atlanticus

Cistus laurifolius subsp. atlanticus

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