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267-029   Cistus ledon  

Cistus ledon
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Cistus ledon is an excellent midsized shrub which is similar to Cistus 'Sunset' but maintains a less open habit. The gray blue leaves are rounded and crimped along their margins. They are thick and leathery to the touch. Young stems are reddish brown.

Early summer.   30 in. x 30 in.

Pink flowers

Sun     Zones 8, 9, 10
This is a genus of small to medium sized evergreen and semi-evergreen shrubs that are mostly from Europe and North Africa. They thrive in full sun and light, well-drained soil. They are drought tolerant when established.
 



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