Botanical Name: Cistus skanbergii
Common Name: No common name Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Habit of Growth: Overall Shape a fairly low-growing rockrose; develops into a wide-spreading, loosely mounded plant; stems and foliage are minutely glandular-hairy Height 1-4' Spread 3-6' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun; becomes leggy in shaded environments Soil thrives in well-drained soils; avoid heavy clays Hardiness hardy (zones 18-24); best in sunny, coastal areas Morphology: Leaves pinnate, opposite, narrowly elliptic with somewhat undulate margins; 1-1/2" long, dull green, somewhat folded at midrib (boat-shaped profile) Flowers pink, 5-petaled with an open shape and yellow center, 1" across, borne in open terminal clusters April-June Fruit small capsule Propagation: softwood cuttings Usage: a useful low filler for Mediterranean climate gardens; its low, spreading form makes it a preferred rockrose for small scale plantings; blooms heavily for 6-8 weeks Landscape Care: Watering occasional deep soak preferred; tolerates regular watering in well-drained soils Fertilizing little required after established Pruning selective heading after bloom to control size and shape Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other tolerant of alkaline soils Origin: hybrid; parents native to Southern Europe Family: Cistaceae Notes: |
Your pictures go here |