Bring a touch of the sun-drenched Mediterranean to your garden with Cistus Thrive. This exceptional evergreen shrub is aptly named for its robust nature and ability to flourish in challenging conditions. Throughout early and mid-summer, the plant is smothered in a profusion of large, saucer-shaped white flowers, each decorated with a bright golden-yellow center. These delicate, paper-like blooms are beautifully offset by a dense mound of small, dark-green leaves. Perfect for sunny borders, rockeries, or coastal gardens, Cistus Thrive provides high-impact color and reliable year-round structure.
Key Features:
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Prolific Summer Flowering: Produces masses of large, elegant white blooms with a cheery yellow center for weeks on end.
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Drought Tolerant: Once established, it is remarkably resilient in hot, dry positions and poor soils.
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Evergreen Structure: Small, dark-green leathery leaves provide a consistent, bushy presence throughout all four seasons.
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Coastal Hardy: Highly resistant to salt spray and wind, making it an ideal choice for seaside locations.
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Pollinator Magnet: The open flowers are a favorite for bees and butterflies, bringing your garden to life.
Care Instructions:
Cistus Thrive performs best in a position of full sun and requires very well-drained soil; it will not tolerate "wet feet," especially during the winter months. It is an excellent choice for south-facing borders, gravel gardens, or banks. Water regularly during its first growing season until the root system is established. This shrub requires very little maintenance and generally resents heavy pruning. To keep it tidy, simply light-trim any wayward stems immediately after flowering in late summer. Avoid cutting back into old, woody growth as it may not rejuvenate.
TRPG charges for delivery depending on the shipment locations and weight of items.
1st class P&P to UK is £5.95
2nd class P&P to UK is £4.50
P&P for heavy items such as plant support will be charged at £8