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Cestrian's Garden

CISTUS ALAN FRADD

Genus: Cistus.

Species: CISTUS.

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Pests: Generally pest-free.

Diseases: Generally disease-free.
General care

Pruning: Lightly cut back shoots after flowering. Deadheading and removal of dead, damaged and diseased growth can be done at the same time.

Propagation methods: Softwood cuttings
March

Plant container grown plants in a sunny sheltered spot
April

Prune evergreen shrubs lightly (only if needed)
April, May, June, July

Take softwood cuttings
June

Prune out unsightly shoots only (only when needed)
3'

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