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Cistus creticus
Also Known As
- Cistus incanus ssp. creticus
- Hairy Rock Rose
- Rock Rose
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 7a-10b
Cistus creticus plant details
Cistus creticus is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. 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 creticus
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: cistaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cistus creticus
- USDA Zones: 7a - 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: Far Reaches Farm
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How to Grow Cistus creticus
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
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Flower Color
- pink
Texture
- fuzzy
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
Landscape groups by tags
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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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