Cistus X hybridus

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Hybrid White Rockrose

  
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Information by: Native Sons Nursery        Photographer: Norman's Nursery

 

Description

This is a small evergreen shrub with 2" long gray green, crinkly leaves. It has pure white flowers with prominent yellow stamens. It flowers throughout the spring to early summer. Avoid heavy mulches. .

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

Brown

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Seascape, Wild Garden

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring

 

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Parking Strip, Roadside, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Modify your controller each season. In the rainy season turn it off.