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Cistus ladanifer

Crimson Spot Rockrose

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Description

Crimson Spot Rockrose is a mid-sized shrub to 6' tall with an equal spread and a compact habit. Leaves are 4" long, dark green above, lighter beneath, sticky and fragrant. Heat will bring out fragrance in leaves. Flowers are white, to 3" wide, with a dark maroon basal spot on each petal and appear late spring and early summer. It does best in full sun in well draining soil. It tolerates coastal conditions. Established plants need little water. Not necessary to fertilize. Low maintenance shrub.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Width Range

3-6'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot, Roadside

Special Uses

Screen

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching around plants helps retain water and improves the soil.