What's this common pansy-like white flower?

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I see it quite a lot in front gardens, it looks nice and takes up a good bit of space!

Gum rockrose I think

Depending on the size of the flower, it could be a Cistus.

Another vote for cistus.

Cost us. Needs good drainage and plenty of sunshine. I am very fond of it.

Oooo I picked up a cistus from Aldi, must get it in the ground.

Does anyone know how big they get?

It depends on the variety: they can grow to over a metre high, and quite wide.

Cistus

Oh really, ok, I'll need to rethink my chosen spot. Thanks for the info.

Yes it’s Cistus. We’ve just put one in knowing we will probably have to move it at some stage. The flowers are pretty but only last a day.

Yes, mine had a beautiful pink flower but the next day it was gone! What's that about.

Mine used to get a fresh set of big pink flowers every day @userxx

I'm guessing that as soon as the flower has been pollinated, the plant doesn't need the petals to attract insects any more, so they fall off.

(I say used to - unfortunately it died a few years back)

Thanks everyone! That said, I didn't realise the flowers don't last long.

It should be a constant succession of flowers though OP once the plant gets going. Each one last a day but others bloom the next, and so on.

Cistus aka rock rose. We have a bright pink one. They don’t love being pruned (although mine was ok with an early spring pruning) so be cautious and yes do pick your spot carefully.

Quite tempted to get a white one now.