Cistus x wintonensis 'Merrist Wood Cream' 0
Author: Tai Hyun Chung (1882-1971) ex Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952)Family: Cistaceae
Genus: Cistus
English name: Rock Rose 'Merrist Wood Cream'
Zone: Mediterranean

References for the genus
- Flora iberica, Santiago Castroviejo. 2010 Vol. 3 pag. 320-337. ISBN
- Flora of Turkey and the East Aegean Islands, P.H. Davies. 1984 Vol. 1 pag. 506-509. ISBN
- Les hybrides binaires rares du genre Cistus L.(Cistaceae)= Rare binary hybrids of the genus Cistus L.(Cistaceae), Demoly, Jean-Pierre. 1996 Vol. 54(1) pag. 241-254. Address
- Molecular systematics, character evolution, and pollen morphology of Cistus and Halimium (Cistaceae), Civeyrel, Laure and Leclercq, Julie and Demoly, Jean-Pierre and Agnan, Yannick and Quebre, Nicolas and Pßissier, Cßine and Otto, Thierry. Plant Systematics and Evolution 2011 Vol. 295(1) pag. 23-54. Address
- Systematics, character evolution, and biogeography of Cistus L.(Cistaceae) based on ITS, trnL-trnF, and matK sequences, Guzmá, Beatriz and Vargas, Pablo. Molecular phylogenetics and evolution 2005 Vol. 37(3) pag. 644-660. ResearchGate
- The family Cistaceae in Iraq, Daoud, HS. Address
- Unexpected synchronous differentiation in Mediterranean and Canarian Cistus (Cistaceae), Guzman, Beatriz and Vargas, Pablo. Perspectives in Plant Ecology, Evolution and Systematics 2010 Vol. 12(3) pag. 163-174. Address
- Flora of Turkey and the East Aegean Islands, P.H. Davies. 1984 Vol. 1 pag. 506-509. ISBN
- Les hybrides binaires rares du genre Cistus L.(Cistaceae)= Rare binary hybrids of the genus Cistus L.(Cistaceae), Demoly, Jean-Pierre. 1996 Vol. 54(1) pag. 241-254. Address
- Molecular systematics, character evolution, and pollen morphology of Cistus and Halimium (Cistaceae), Civeyrel, Laure and Leclercq, Julie and Demoly, Jean-Pierre and Agnan, Yannick and Quebre, Nicolas and Pßissier, Cßine and Otto, Thierry. Plant Systematics and Evolution 2011 Vol. 295(1) pag. 23-54. Address
- Systematics, character evolution, and biogeography of Cistus L.(Cistaceae) based on ITS, trnL-trnF, and matK sequences, Guzmá, Beatriz and Vargas, Pablo. Molecular phylogenetics and evolution 2005 Vol. 37(3) pag. 644-660. ResearchGate
- The family Cistaceae in Iraq, Daoud, HS. Address
- Unexpected synchronous differentiation in Mediterranean and Canarian Cistus (Cistaceae), Guzman, Beatriz and Vargas, Pablo. Perspectives in Plant Ecology, Evolution and Systematics 2010 Vol. 12(3) pag. 163-174. Address
General specifications
Indigenous plant
Biological type: plant
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: glaucous
Flower color: yellow
No transplantation: Yes
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Indexed Susceptible to the bacteria Xylella fastidiosa The Regional Directorate for Food, Agriculture and Forestry.
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 1,9ft x 2,9ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: deciduous
Growth: fast
Flowering time from May until May
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by cuttings
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: glaucous
Flower color: yellow
No transplantation: Yes
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Indexed Susceptible to the bacteria Xylella fastidiosa The Regional Directorate for Food, Agriculture and Forestry.
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 1,9ft x 2,9ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: deciduous
Growth: fast
Flowering time from May until May
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by cuttings
Sowing instructions
Soak the seeds in warm water of 140°F for 12h. Keep in refrigerator at 39°F for 4 weeks in humid substrat. Sow the seeds at 2mm depth in the Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix and pouwder with 2mm Smoked Vermiculite (0,012g/cm²) between 64-72°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight. The seeds germinate in 4-6 weeks.
Germination references for the genus
- Cistaceae: a plant family with hard seeds, THANos, COSTAS A and Georghiou, Kyriacos and Kadis, Costas and Pantazi, Christina. Israel Journal of Plant Sciences 1992 Vol. 41(4-6) pag. 251-263. Address
Germination references for the genus
- Cistaceae: a plant family with hard seeds, THANos, COSTAS A and Georghiou, Kyriacos and Kadis, Costas and Pantazi, Christina. Israel Journal of Plant Sciences 1992 Vol. 41(4-6) pag. 251-263. Address
Experiences in the garden
19-04-12A Obtaining 4 plants from nursery Minier (Cultivated from unknown origin)
14-03-16 2x Dead plant asphyxiate: par 00826 Origanum dictamnus JTz1.
07-02-13 2x Dead plant after plantation too late in the season: JTz2.