
The Cistus crispus Is medium in size; in spring it assumes a pink colouring. These are evergreen plants, which means they keep their leaves year round. These plants give origin to a brush with a rounded form. The Cistus crispus has a shrub- like development. Fertilization Cistus crispus
Shrubs develop new shoots and prepare their flowers during the spring period, therefore we must remember, by the end of the winter, to give it a good dose of humus or mature manure, or granular slow release fertilizer, to be added to the soil at the foot of the plant. During the spring we can choose a fertilizer rich in nitrogen and potassium, to mix with the irrigating water, every 20-25 days. Exposure Cistus crispus

The Cistus crispus should be grown outdoors; it can bear very harsh temperatures without any problems, even many degrees below zero. The Cistus crispus should be grown in a bright place, with direct sunlight.To prevent damage caused by the cold temperatures, during the months with definately harsh minimum temperatures, we can protect the shrubs by covering the soil around the stem with straw or dry leaves. Watering Cistus crispus

Water rarely, about once every 2-3 weeks with 1-2 buckets of water , keeping the soil dry for a few days before watering again; when wetting we suggest avoiding surpluses, however to wet the soil deep down. If we want to grow these plants in a vase, we should water them a bit more often, compared to plants cultivated in the ground; Every 2-3 years we should renew the substratum in the vase, or enrich with organic amender. Treatments Cistus crispus
Generally during this time of year we suggest a pre-emptive treatment with wide range insecticide and with a systemic fungicide, to prevent the attack from part of the aphids and the development of fungus diseases, often favoured by a mild and damp climate. Soil Cistus crispus
For these shrubs it’s necessary to choose a rich and deep substratum , which presents an excellent drainage.
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Notes Cistus crispus
There aren't any notes. The indications given in this article are related to a medium size plant.
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