Cistus X hybridus

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Cistus X hybridus

White Rockrose

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Information by: Photographer: Susan Frommer

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:

The best time of day to water is in the early morning when there is no wind or hot drying sun.