Cistus, Plant Profile and Landscaping Uses
Cistus or ‘Rock Rose’ are a very hardy drought tolerant evergreen perennial. Also known as ‘Rock Rose’, Cistus do well is harsh conditions. Long flowering and reasonably drought tolerant once established.
Wholesaler growers offer a number of varieties with differing flower colours and growth habits. Depending on variety, Cistus will reach around 1.5m in height and are generally an open growing, sprawling plant. Maintenance required is minimal, however for the best growth habit regular pruning after flowering is recommended.
Originally from the Mediterranean Cistus grow well in Australian conditions, especially southern Australia. A number of varieties are available from wholesale growers, usually in 15cm pots, sometimes in advanced sizes.
Cistus or ‘Rock Rose’ varieties include:
- C. Grayswood ‘Pink’
- C. ‘Bennett’s White’
- C. ladanifer
- C. salvifolius Snowmound.
- C. x pulverlentus with bright pink flowers
WHOLESALE CISTUS NURSERIES
FACEYS NURSERY Pty Ltd - Ph 03 5996 1466
1870 South Gippsland Hwy Cranbourne Vic 3977 - email:sales@faceysnursery.com.au
Growers of a wide range of native & exotic trees, shrubs, ground covers and climbers in 14cm pots Promotional & PBR Lines and garden hardy favourites. Supplying all states. www.faceysnursery.com.au
1870 South Gippsland Hwy Cranbourne Vic 3977 - email:sales@faceysnursery.com.au
Growers of a wide range of native & exotic trees, shrubs, ground covers and climbers in 14cm pots Promotional & PBR Lines and garden hardy favourites. Supplying all states. www.faceysnursery.com.au
DEVON TUBESTOCK Tel: (03) 9752 1700
17 McCarthy Rd Monbulk, Vic, 3793, Australia
Specialising in propagation and production of over 900 species / varieties of ornamental plants, perennials & rare plants. Supplying nurseries, landscapers & others. Minimum quantities apply! Contact us to discuss plants or growing requirements.
www.devontubestock.com
17 McCarthy Rd Monbulk, Vic, 3793, Australia
Specialising in propagation and production of over 900 species / varieties of ornamental plants, perennials & rare plants. Supplying nurseries, landscapers & others. Minimum quantities apply! Contact us to discuss plants or growing requirements.
www.devontubestock.com
PROVINCIAL PLANTS and LANDSCAPES
Native grasses, sedges, rushes, lilies, wetland plants, ornamental grasses and grass trees. Contract growing. Cells, tubes and pots. Contemporary water wise garden solutions and revegetation specialists. Unique garden decor, pots and original sculptures. Delivery available. www.plantsandlandscapes.com.au
Native grasses, sedges, rushes, lilies, wetland plants, ornamental grasses and grass trees. Contract growing. Cells, tubes and pots. Contemporary water wise garden solutions and revegetation specialists. Unique garden decor, pots and original sculptures. Delivery available. www.plantsandlandscapes.com.au
PLANTMARK
email ask@plantmark.com.au
One of Australia's largest wholesale trade nurseries. Over 30,000 species available, tubestock to advanced trees, an almost unlimited choice of plants.
www.plantmark.com.au
email ask@plantmark.com.au
One of Australia's largest wholesale trade nurseries. Over 30,000 species available, tubestock to advanced trees, an almost unlimited choice of plants.
www.plantmark.com.au