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Cistus x laxus
Also Known As
- Cistus laxus
- Rock Rose
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 4'-6'
- W: 4'-6'
planting zones
- 8a-10b
Cistus x laxus plant details
Cistus x laxus is a broadleaf evergreen 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. 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 x laxus
- 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: xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cistus x laxus
- USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
- Sun exposure: 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
By: Forestfarm
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How to Grow Cistus x laxus
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- alkaline
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
- wind tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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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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