Cistus 'Grayswood Pink'
By Karensusan63
- 8 Jun, 2013
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Very nice Karen, I've bought a couple recently, they stay in flower for quite some time I believe. In fact, I grew some from seed this spring but not big enough yet to plant out
8 Jun, 2013
Thanks both of you. We did have a short spell of rain at about 6pm...it was sunny at the same time...another April shower! But I've been watering the garden all afternoon...it's been quite dry lately...YAY!! They do stay in flower a long time Dawn. I'd forgotten how lovely they are...until I saw Annellas last year and remembered them. I used to have some in my first garden you see, but I didn't have any here until last year. Now I've got four!
8 Jun, 2013
Well I noticed them in my neighbour's garden last year and couldnt believe how long they flowered and turning green with envy, decided I had to have some. I bought them from one of the supermarkets but kept them in the greenhouse over winter as I believe they can be a bit tender. Funny how you forget what you've had in the past until you see someone else's.
8 Jun, 2013
Well, I've never had any problems with tenderness issues....lol...I'm far too harsh!!..lol..no, I mean they seem to be hardy here...but then our coastal climate...
8 Jun, 2013
Lol Karen, I forget you're near the coast, lucky you. I think I live as far away from the coast as you can get - smack bang in the middle of the country.
8 Jun, 2013
Yes, you get some cold spells Dawn. It's been a lovely day here today, but there is now a cold wind...really chilly...brrrrr!
8 Jun, 2013
The weather forecasters were implying it was going to be hot this week - its been sunny but like you say, a cool wind blowing from the north east. We didnt get any late frosts though, for a change :-)
8 Jun, 2013
That's true, and consequently the fruit blossom has all done well! We should get a bumper apple harvest at the castle later on!
8 Jun, 2013
Yes, my plums and damsons have set, a real bonus this year.
8 Jun, 2013
Lol...after a glass of Pimms I cannot answer that at all without incriminating myself again!
8 Jun, 2013
my cistus has recovered after looking like it was going to die. just trimmed it back and the new growth looks really healthy, phew!
9 Jun, 2013
Great...it would be a pity to lose one of these.
9 Jun, 2013
beutiful like a rose
9 Jun, 2013
Fantastic flower!
9 Jun, 2013
It is Bik..just like a wild rose.
9 Jun, 2013
Lovely shade of pink K...
11 Jun, 2013
Lovely plants and they flower for so long :o)
12 Jun, 2013
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Gorgeous photo, are those raindrops? You've had rain? Wish we could have some the garden is very dry:(
8 Jun, 2013