Botanical Name: Cistus incanus 'Creticus'
Common Name: Rockrose
Type of Plant: dicot: shrub
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape erect to spreading, many branched, forms a low, rounded canopy; outer branches ascending; similar in appearance to Salvia spp.
Height 2' - 4' (5')
Spread equal +
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full sun, avoid shaded habitats
Soil prefers drier, well draining soils
Hardiness hardy (zones 7-9, 12-15, 18-23); thrives in warm habitats
 
Morphology:
Leaves pinnate, opposite, oval-ovate, 1 - 1-1/2" long, fuzzy, medium dull green, undulate margins
Flowers purple-pink, 5-petaled, center of many, bright yellow stamens, 2" across, terminal, small cymes; April-July
Fruit small, oval capsule
 
Propagation:
seed, semi-hardwood cuttings
 
Usage:
excellent small filler-flower display, in warm, dry habitats; mass plantings for slopes (hydroseed mixes); informal landscapes
 
Landscape Care:
Watering prefers occasional deep soak; very drought tolerant after established
Fertilizing little needed after established
Pruning head back to promote new flowering wood - late summer, to enhance denser form
Pests/Diseases relatively free
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: Southern Europe
Family: Cistaceae

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