- Botanical Name
- Sageleaf: Cistus salviifolius Syn. Salvia cistus. ‘Grayswood Pink’: C. x lenis
- Family
- Cistaceae/Lamiaceae
- Plant Type
- Evergreen Perennial
- Size (HxW)
- 20-50cm x 80-200cm
- Depth & Spacing
- Plant at the same level as in the pot, space 30-100cm apart, closer for a more immediate effect.
- Soil
- Poor to moderately fertile to humus rich, well drained soil. They are quite adaptable to poor conditions.
- Aspect
- Full sun
- Climate
- Cool to Sub Tropical
- Frost
- Hardy
- Water
- Water to establish (it takes four to six weeks of regular watering for the roots to penetrate the surrounding soil). Dry tolerant once established.
- Fertiliser
- Not required.
- Flowering Time
- Spring to autumn
- After Flower Care
- None required.
- Notes
- Divide clumps if necessary every few years to increase stock. Suitable for pots.
