A compost of loam and peat suits these beautiful evergreen shrubs. They may be increased by layers, ripe cuttings covered with a hand-glass, or seed. Though the plants are beautiful hardy it is advisable to afford them protection during severe frosts. June is their flowering month.

The cistus (rock rose) grows to a height of 3 ft. to 6 ft.

Plant classification : Hardy, Evergreen, Shrub, Bears Flowers