Cistus 'Ruby Cluster'

Also Known As

Ruby Cluster Rock Rose

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 1'-3'
W: 2'-6'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Cistus 'Ruby Cluster' plant details

Cistus 'Ruby Cluster' 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 'Ruby Cluster'

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: cistaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 6 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, firescaping/fire wise, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cistus 'Ruby Cluster'

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

Rosy buds precede the 1-2" white flowers brightly splotched with ruby-red at the center on this tolerant rounded (to 1-3' tall x 2-6' wide) shrub, even the apple-green foliage has reddish stems. Sun/M-Dry/GdDrain

By: Forestfarm

Gardening facts about Cistus 'Ruby Cluster' plant

How to Grow Cistus 'Ruby Cluster'

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