Cistus hybridus
Hybrid White Rockrose
Description
This is a small evergreen shrub with 2 in. long gray-green crinkly leaves. It has pure white flowers with prominant yellow stamens . It is produced throughout the spring to early summer. Avoid heavy mulches. Also sold as Cistus corbariensis.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Width 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:
Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.
Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.