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Cistus x bornetianus 'Jester'
Also Known As
- Rock Rose
Plant type
shrub, groundcover
size
- H: 4'
- W: 3'
planting zones
- 7b-10b
Cistus x bornetianus 'Jester' plant details
Cistus x bornetianus 'Jester' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with blue foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cistus x bornetianus 'Jester'
- Plant type: groundcover shrub
- Plant family: cistaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 3 FT wide, 4 FT tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in spring
- Uses: border plant, container plant, long-blooming, showy, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cistus x bornetianus 'Jester'
- USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and snail / slug, heat, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cistus Nursery
By: Far Reaches Farm
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Gardening facts about Cistus x bornetianus 'Jester' plant
How to Grow Cistus x bornetianus 'Jester'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Scientific Name: Cistus x hybridus 'Rencis'
aka Cistus corbariensis 'Second Honeymoon', Cistus x corbariensis 'Rencis', Second Honeymoon Rockrose
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 3'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Cistus obtusifolius, Rock Rose
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Alan Fradd Rock Rose
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Cistus 'Snowfire', Snow Fire Rock Rose, Snowfire Cistus
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 4'-5'
Width: 6'-8'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Jenkyn Place Rock Rose
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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