x Halimiocistus wintonensis 'Merrist Wood Cream'

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Key characteristics

Family: Cistaceae
Height: 2 to 3 feet
Width: 3 to 5 feet
Flower color: Cream to yellow with a maroon blotch at the base of each petal
Foliage color: Dark green, slightly glossy
Bloom time: Late spring to mid-summer
Light: Full sun
Water: Low
Maintenance: Low; prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape
Growing zone: USDA Zones 8 to 10
Wildlife: Attracts bees and other pollinators

Shrubs

x Halimiocistus wintonensis 'Merrist Wood Cream'

Winton Rock Rose

x Halimiocistus wintonensis 'Merrist Wood Cream' is a sun-loving evergreen shrub known for its charming creamy yellow-colored blooms. The flowers, which appear in abundance from late spring through summer, are delicately crinkled with dark yellow centers and occasional maroon markings near the base of the petals. These blossoms create a soft, luminous effect against the plant's small, gray-green leaves.

This hybrid is the result of crossing Halimium and Cistus species, combining the best traits of both genera.

Light

Full sun

Water

Low

Bloom time

Late spring to mid-summer

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Companion plants

Peony · Cotoneaster · Wallflower · Fountain grass · Tickseed · Escallonia

Design tip

Pair ‘Merrist Wood Cream’ with stone, gravel, or other warm-toned hardscape that complements its Mediterranean character. Its low, spreading form softens hard edges, while creamy yellow flowers and gray-green foliage keep the planting light and airy through the summer months.

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