Cistus x aguilarii

Also Known As

Cistus x 'Aguilarii'
Aguilarii Rock Rose

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 5'-7'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Cistus x aguilarii plant details

Cistus x aguilarii is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer white 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 aguilarii

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: cistaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 7 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cistus x aguilarii

USDA Zones: 8a - 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

Rock your world; plant a rockrose! This hybrid delivers with excellent form, big white flowers and good garden tolerance of dry or moderately dry conditions. It is recommended both by the OSU Extension and Cistus specialist Olivier Filippi as one of the best and most trouble free of the rockroses. Rather large-growing, it may reach 4 - 5' tall and wider, and it is hardy to about 10 °F.

By: The Desert Northwest

Gardening facts about Cistus x aguilarii plant

How to Grow Cistus x aguilarii

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