Botanical Name: Cistus ladanifer
Common Name: Crimson-spot Rockrose Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape a fairly dense shrub, more upright than most of the other Rockrose species, forming a full rounded canopy Height 3' - 6' Spread equal Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors thrives in warm dry full-sun habitats; tolerates partial shade if kept dry Soil prefers well-drained locations; avoid wet clay soils Hardiness (zones 7-9, 12-24): best adapted to warm coastal areas Morphology: Leaves pinnate, opposite, linear-narrowly lanceolate, 2"-4" long; dark green and sticky on upper surface, somewhat hairy underneath Flowers white, very showy, 2"-3" diameter, with yellow centers (of many stamens) and maroon spots at the base of each petal; April - June Fruit a small capsule Propagation: seed or softwood cuttings Usage: a profusely blooming, drought-tolerant filler - excellent for slopes or mixing with native species that require dry-soil habitats; informal mass-planting or loose hedging (do not shear) Landscape Care: Watering little required after establishment Fertilizing none after first year Pruning selectively head back after blooming period for control of height and shape Pests/Diseases relatively free; root rot diseases in wet heavy soils Special Conditions/Other Origin: Mediterranean region of Southern Europe Family: Cistaceae Notes: |
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