Cistus X hybridus
White Rockrose
Description
This variety exhibits mounding growth to 3' tall and 8' wide. The white flowers produced are 1" in size, and cover the plant in spring. It makes an excellent large scale ground cover. The plant requires average to good drainage, and little or no summer watering when established. It should be grown in sun or part shade. It is also sold as Cistus hybridus.-Monterey Bay Nursery
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3', 3-6'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Foundation, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.
By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.