Cistus salvifolius | Snowmound | Rock Rose plant You can find more of

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A beautiful cut flower that lasts well in the vase and a hardy perennial that flowers from late spring all summer long

It may self-sow but the best leaf colourings will be retained from splitting this plant in spring once it has established

Cistus salvifolius | Snowmound | Rock Rose plant You can find more ofA lovely little Rock Rose from the Mediterranean regions. Pure white blooms with soft yellow centres, which hold the pollen for the bees, and the stamens, all through spring and summer. It has a softly spreading growth habit, growing to about 1m tall and wide eventually. It loves a free draining soil; stony ground is no problem as its names states :) Also perfect for the beach as it tolerates wind and dry conditions. Half hardy, it can cope with light