Hoary Cistus (Cistus incanus ssp. tauricus) seeds
- Contents: Approx. 50 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
Regular price:
€2.79
Product number: CIS01 GTIN: 4251420517838
Description
Cistus is an ancient cure from the Mediterranean region, which is taken as tea there. Due to the plentifully contained polyphenol and flavonoid, it's said to be a very good remedy against flues and colds. It's a perennial but non-hardy dwarf shrub that gets approx. 25-90cm high.
The leaves secern a sticky resin that's called labdanum. This has already been known amongst the Egyptians and was added to fragrant incense mixtures. Furthermore, it's used in the perfume industry today.
The leaves secern a sticky resin that's called labdanum. This has already been known amongst the Egyptians and was added to fragrant incense mixtures. Furthermore, it's used in the perfume industry today.
Plant profile
| Plant type | Container plant, Shrub, Wildflower |
|---|---|
| Use | Container plant, Herb tea plant, Incense plant, Medicinal plant, Ornamental plant, Scented plant |
| Lifecycle | Perennial |
| Species | Cistaceae |
| Seed propagation | Conventional production |
| Region of origin | Italy, Mediterranean Region |
| Characteristics | Not winter-hardy |
| Eventual height | 80-120 cm |
| Flowering months | August, July, June |
| Winter hardiness zones | 9 (-7 bis -1 °C) |
Growing instructions
| Sowing depth | 0.5 cm |
|---|---|
| Germination temperature | 25-30°C |
| Germination time | 1-4 weeks, 2-6 weeks |
| Climate | Dry, Temperate |
| Soil type | Dry, Free-draining, Fresh, Undemanding |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
Sowing and care
Pre-cultivation from May in seed pots at temperatures above 25°C. After sowing, keep moist only - not too wet. Germination takes place after 10-30 days. Prick out the seedlings with 2-4 leaves and keep them warm and sunny.
Other names
Botanical name: Cistus incanus ssp. tauricus
German: Kretische Zistrose, Taurische Zistrose
English: Hoary Cistus
Reviews
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Good seeds
Almost all seeds germinated and I got severas plants now. They grow a bit slow at first and develop the distinctive scent only after they've grown a bit, but after several months they have branched out and doing very well.
Germinates well
The cistus seeds germinated well, I didn't even plant all of them because I wanted to see first how it goes, but many sprouted and are now growing beautifully. So far, they've been very easy to grow.
