Cistus ladanifer
Gum Cistus, Rock Rose
Cistus ladanifer
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the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne.
Plant Type:Upright shrub
Maximum Height:1-1.5m
Soil Type:Coarse, sandy or gravelly soil, free draining
Position:Full sun
Climatic Zone:Southern Australia
Propagation:Soft and firm-tip cuttings in late summer to autumn, or seeds in spring
Flowers:White with 1cm brownish blotch, late spring and summer
Medicinal Properties:Resinous gum used in perfumes and medicines

    "Rock Roses...withstand very dry conditions, and for this reason are most useful, especially where a plant is required to link the house with the garden...The most charming of all the Cistus is Monspelliensis; the foliage is smaller than most of the other varieties and the flowers are cream with prominent yellow stamens."

    "Gardens by the Sea: Suggestions for Effective Lay-out and Planting", Australian Home Beautiful, June 1926.

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