Deno’s Garden

Cistus laurifolius

Genus Cistus

This source reports two treatments. Both are shown.

Protocol 1

DerivedN. C. Deno, 1993

Difficulty Moderate Rated by us, not by the source.

Start around September 25, 2026 for a May 3 last frost.

  1. Cold moist stratification

    Duration: 90 daysTemperature: 40°F 4°C

  2. Warm moist stratification

    Duration: 90 daysTemperature: 70°F 21°C

about 6 months from start to sowing. Then 12 days to germinate.

80% germination in 1–12 days.

Seed Germination Theory and Practice, 2nd ed. — N. C. Deno, 1993 · Ch. 20, Cistus p. 118Public domain
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Cistus (Clstaceae). C. laurifolius germ. 70(60% in 5-16 w) and 40-70(80% in 1-12 d).
Seed Germination Theory and Practice, 2nd ed., Ch. 20, Cistus p. 118. Quoted exactly. Every value on this card comes from this record, except the difficulty rating, which is ours; the step names come from a fixed list.

Protocol 2

DerivedN. C. Deno, 1993

Difficulty Moderate Rated by us, not by the source.

Start around December 14, 2026 for a May 3 last frost.

  1. Sow and cover

    Temperature: 70°F 21°C

No stated waiting before sowing. Then 112 days to germinate.

60% germination in 35–112 days.

Seed Germination Theory and Practice, 2nd ed. — N. C. Deno, 1993 · Ch. 20, Cistus p. 118Public domain
Show the original text
Cistus (Clstaceae). C. laurifolius germ. 70(60% in 5-16 w) and 40-70(80% in 1-12 d).
Seed Germination Theory and Practice, 2nd ed., Ch. 20, Cistus p. 118. Quoted exactly. Every value on this card comes from this record, except the difficulty rating, which is ours; the step names come from a fixed list.