Cistus x dansereaui 'Decumbens'

Also Known As

Cistus dansereaui 'Decumbens'
Decumbens Rock Rose

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 1'-3'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Cistus x dansereaui 'Decumbens' plant details

Cistus x dansereaui 'Decumbens' 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 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 x dansereaui 'Decumbens'

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: cistaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: firescaping/fire wise, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cistus x dansereaui 'Decumbens'

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

Low and spreading (to 18"h x 4-5'w), this groundcovering shrub tolerates most everything except too much water; its 2-3" white crimson-centered flowers offer a long season of carefree enjoyment. S/D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

An excellent shrubby ground cover, this Cistus displays luminous flowers against a vigorous and glossy, dark green foil of wavy-margined, lance-shaped leaves. Each ornate snowy white petal is elegantly marked with a prominent burgundy blotch at its base.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

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Gardening facts about Cistus x dansereaui 'Decumbens' plant

How to Grow Cistus x dansereaui 'Decumbens'

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
- 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