Cistus ladanifer v. petiolaris 'Bennett's White'

Also Known As

Cistus 'Bennet's White'
Cistus 'Bennett's White'
Bennett Rock Rose

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Cistus ladanifer v. petiolaris 'Bennett's White' plant details

Cistus ladanifer v. petiolaris 'Bennett's White' is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects 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, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cistus ladanifer v. petiolaris 'Bennett's White'

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 fall, spring and summer
Uses: firescaping/fire wise, floriferous, fragrant, repeat-blooming, rock garden, showy, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cistus ladanifer v. petiolaris 'Bennett's White'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug, heat, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From afar, its easy to mistake this Cistus' pure white, 5 in. wide flowers for those of a Romneya. Against cinnamon-colored stems and two-toned leathery leaves that are a glistening bright green on top and silver beneath, the frilly, unusually large, gold-centered blooms deliver an awe-inspiring presentation. Yielding a sticky, sweetly fragrant resin known as Labdanum, the vigorous growing 'Bennett's White' can be planted with Lavandula 'Ana Luisa' in a dry Mediterranean garden where its superlative flowers and pleasant aroma will undoubtedly turn quite a few heads.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

White flowered rock rose, 4 x 4 ft with narrow leaves. This has been a particularly vigorous one for us, filling its allotted space within a season or two and providing a long season of flowering. After the second year, we shear it back about 1/3 to maintain compactness, making sure it's still in green wood. Reflowers in fall but the main show is April, May, and June. This is a tough-love plant needing minimal summer moisture and minerally soil. Bright light. Cold hardy to USDA zone 8.

By: Cistus Nursery

Enormous silky white flowers with vibrant gold centers and dark green leaves. Large rounded buds are ornamental as well. Evergreen shrub 3' x 3'

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

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Gardening facts about Cistus ladanifer v. petiolaris 'Bennett's White' plant

How to Grow Cistus ladanifer v. petiolaris 'Bennett's White'

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
- wind tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen