Cistus 'Gordon Cooper'

Also Known As

Gordon Cooper Rock Rose

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 1'-3'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

8a-10b

Cistus 'Gordon Cooper' plant details

Cistus 'Gordon Cooper' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover 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 - 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 'Gordon Cooper'

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: cistaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: firescaping/fire wise, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cistus 'Gordon Cooper'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This vigorous drought-tolerant spreader (to 16" h x 6' w) is perfect for a dry slope where it will produce a long summer season of showy white red-centered flowers; tolerant of deer; poor soil but NOT over water. SUN/Dry/GdDrain

By: Forestfarm

Gardening facts about Cistus 'Gordon Cooper' plant

How to Grow Cistus 'Gordon Cooper'

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
- snail / slug resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen