x Halimiocistus is a genus of bi-generic hybrids (i.e. each has parents from two different genera; in this case one Cistus parent and one Halimium parent). The “x” preceding the name indicates this hybridity. There are 4 hybrids within x HalimiocistusWhite-floweredx H. ‘Ingwersenii’, x H. revolii (Coste) Dans., x H. sahucii (Coste & SouliĆ©) Janch., x H. wintonensis hort. ex O.E. Warb. & E.F. Warb. (has a blotch at the base of each petal) Yellow-floweredx H. wintonensis ‘Merrist Wood Cream’ is a sport with cream petals. (A plant of x H. revolii was found with pale yellow petals. This colour form is not in cultivation.) Click on a link for a description and photograph x Halimiocistus revolii (Coste) Dans. x Halimiocistus sahucii (Coste & SouliĆ©) Janch. x Halimiocistus sahucii ‘Ice Dancer’ (variegated) x Halimiocistus wintonensis hort. ex O.E. Warb. & E.F. Warb. x Halimiocistus wintonensis ‘Merrist Wood Cream’ |