cistus hedge
A cistus hedge is an attractive, drought-tolerant solution for New Zealand gardens seeking beauty and resilience all year round. Known for their showy rock rose blooms and aromatic evergreen foliage, cistus plants create a lush, informal boundary or windbreak that thrives with minimal fuss. If you want an eye-catching hedge alive with wildlife and flowers, planting a cistus hedge is a practical and stylish choice for coastal, Mediterranean, or low-maintenance landscapes.
Cistus lusitanicus (Rock Rose)
Cistus lusitanicus, commonly known as the Gum Cistus, is a striking evergreen shrub valued for its large, white blooms marked with deep crimson spots at the base of each petal. Flowering from late spring into summer, it produces a vibrant display above aromatic, grey-green foliage. This hardy, drought-tolerant shrub thrives in poor soils and hot, sunny positions, making it ideal for low-maintenance, Mediterranean-style, or coastal gardens. Its showy flowers and tough nature make it a favourite with landscapers and gardeners alike.
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Cistus salviifolius
Cistus salviifolius is a hardy evergreen shrub admired for its attractive grey green foliage and masses of crisp white flowers with bright yellow centres that appear through spring and early summer. This drought tolerant Mediterranean plant forms a naturally rounded habit and performs well in challenging conditions. Its long flowering display attracts bees and other beneficial pollinators. Well suited to New Zealand gardens, Cistus salviifolius is an excellent choice for low maintenance landscapes and coastal plantings.
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