How Do You Cut Back Cistus

In the summer, cut off a shoot of 3 to 4 inches from the new growth on the plant. Dip it in rooting hormone and then stick the cut tip of the cutting into a small pot. Keep the rockrose indoors in a sunny location. Water once per week throughout the summer, fall and winter.

Can I cut Cistus back hard?

Cistus prefer a sheltered location, away from strong winds and frost pockets – particularly the more tender species such as C. ladanifer. Allow enough room for them to grow – cistus don’t respond well to hard pruning if they outgrow the available space.

How do you prune Cistus Corbariensis?

Cistus Corbariensis care Not coping well from hard prunes, the Cistus may sometimes need a very light prune directly after flowering to remove any damaged branches, or any which grow out of the natural framework.