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    Cistus laurifolius

    Also Known As

    • Rock Rose
    • Sun Rose

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Cistus laurifolius plant details

    Cistus laurifolius is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly 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, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cistus laurifolius

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: cistaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: distinctive bark, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cistus laurifolius

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer, heat, seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The laurel-leaved rock rose, found naturally in southwestern Europe has lovely, leathery leaves, dark green above, and gray to brown and furry beneath. A handsome, evergreen shrub, to 5 ft tall and wide. Spring flowers have overlapping petals of white, suffused with yellow at base and dark yellow stamens. More frost hardy that some Cistus, to 0 °F, USDA zone 7.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Upright selection that can reach 6' in ideal situations. The stiff branches hold leathery, deep green leaves and papery white blossoms with yellow centers. Plants are generally free-flowering throughout the summer are remarkably hardy to 0F.

    By: Native Sons

    A worthy species with very dark green large leaves and reddish tan bark. White flowers with gold centers. 6' x 6'

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Cistus laurifolius plant

    How to Grow Cistus laurifolius

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly 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
      • wind tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • brown

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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