Hi!
I'm a photographer and recently returned from a trip to a public garden where I snapped this flower:
I'm having trouble finding out what it is, but am thinking it's perhaps a primrose? Sorry that the leaves aren't visible.
Latin names preferable but anything to help is appreciated :)
Thanks.
It looks like Cistus (rockrose).
Paulo
Looks like Rose of Sharon.
syriacus). The other suggestion that it is a Cistus is in the right area; it's at least in that family.
There's maybe too much yellow in the colour for Cistus (they're white to pink or purple), but otherwise it looks about right. So I googled for images of the hybrids x Halimiocistus. It looks like it is x Halimiocistus wintonensis, and likely the cultivar 'Merrist Wood Cream'.
Thanks everyone for your very detailed help; It's much appreciated!
I'm sure you'll be hearing from me again as I'm often stumped on species I snap when out and about.
Cheers,
Nathan.
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