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X Halimiocistus wintonensis 'Merrist Wood Cream' (Rock rose 'Merrist Wood Cream')

Other names: Cistus 'Merrist Wood Cream'

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Variety or Cultivar
'Merrist Wood Cream' is a compact, bushy, spreading, evergreen shrub with elliptic to ovate, hairy, dark grey-green leaves and, in summer, saucer-shaped, maroon-marked, white flowers with bright yellow centres.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
0.6 m 0.9 m 5-10 years
1 ft 2 ft 5-10 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Clay
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Plant in late Spring. Will grow in poor soils, but requires full sun and shelter from the wind.

Suggested uses

Banks and Slopes, Gravel, Ground Cover, Mediterranean, Cottage/Informal, City, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance

UK hardiness

H4

USDA zones

Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Bushy

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Prune off any frost damaged shoots in spring. To keep plants tidy and bushy, clip with shears after flowering. Remove about two-thirds of the new growth, but do not cut into old wood as this may kill the plant.

Propagation methods

Seed, Softwood cuttings

Pests

Diseases

Prune evergreen shrubs lightly (only if needed)

Take semi-hardwood cuttings in late-summer

Plant container grown plants in a sunny sheltered spot

Protect from cold drying winds (in cold areas)

Plant in a gritty, poor to moderately fertile soil

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X Halimiocistus wintonensis 'Merrist Wood Cream'
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X Halimiocistus wintonensis 'Merrist Wood Cream' Rock rose 'Merrist Wood Cream'
X Halimiocistus sahucii
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X Halimiocistus sahucii Sahuc rock rose
X Halimiocistus 'Ingwersenii'
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X Halimiocistus 'Ingwersenii' Rock rose 'Ingwersenii'
X Halimiocistus sahucii 'Ice Dancer'
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X Halimiocistus sahucii 'Ice Dancer' Sahuc rock rose 'Ice Dancer'
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