Seeds of the Amber Cistus shrub (Cistus Ladanifer)

Common name: Amber Cistus Scientific name: Cistus Ladanifer Also known as: Princess Flower - Rock Rose - Rock Resin A perennial, evergreen rocky shrub reaching up to 150 cm in height. It has rhombus-shaped leaves up to 10 cm long, with sticky leaves that emit a fragrant scent, as they secrete resin balm from which one of the most important aromatic oils is extracted. Amber Cistus flower: Its flowers are large, exceeding 8 cm in diameter, with 5 white petals and a crimson spot near the center of the flower, where yellow stamens are present. It blooms in spring and summer. Amber Cistus fruit and seeds: Its fruits are spherical, containing very small dark-colored seeds inside. Amber Cistus planting season: It is planted in autumn, and can also be cultivated year-round in cold regions and agricultural reserves. Suitable climate and soil for planting Amber Cistus: It tolerates cold and drought, loves sunlight, and does not withstand high temperatures. It thrives in fertile, well-drained soil. How to cultivate the Amber Cistus shrub: It propagates through seeds planted in soil at a depth not exceeding 1 cm. Since its seeds are extremely tiny, it is better to mix 0.5 grams of seeds with 50 grams of sand to facilitate seed distribution. It should be watered regularly to prevent the soil from drying out during the germination period. Its benefits and uses: It is cultivated for decoration, as well as for its aromatic oils and fragrant scent. Original habitat of the Amber Cistus shrub: Western Mediterranean.