Cistus &s;Gordon Cooper&s; | rock rose &s;Gordon Cooper&s; Shrubs/RHS (original) (raw)
Cistus 'Gordon Cooper'
rock rose 'Gordon Cooper'
A vigorous spreading evergreen shrub with lance-shaped leaves and white flowers to 5cm across, with a prominent deep maroon blotch at the base of each petal
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
1.5–2.5 metres
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | Green | ||
| Summer | White | Green | |
| Autumn | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing
Botanical details
Family
Cistaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus
Cistus are evergreen shrubs with simple, opposite leaves and 5-petalled, bowl-shaped, white, pink or purplish flowers, each lasting a single day, over a long period in summer
Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Will grow well in poor soils but may become chlorotic with age on chalky soils. Needs a sheltered position in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- City and courtyard gardens
- Rock garden
- Ground cover
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pruning group 8 or pruning group 9. Does not respond to hard pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus