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Cistus hybridus

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 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'

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:

Check your irrigation system for breaks, leaks and problems once a month.